Commercial Finance Analyst

Michael Page Finance are pleased to be partnering with an Information Technology Business based in Swindon, to appoint a Finance Analyst, to report in to the Head of Finance.

Client Details

Michael Page are pleased to be partnering with a leading Information Technology business in Swindon. This organisation has enjoyed a sustained period of year-on-year growth which has led to expansion across several of their business support functions, including finance. The team are extremely high-performing and are now looking to add a high calibre Finance Analyst to complement existing team members and help further accelerate business growth.

Description

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Provision, analysis and interpretation of weekly and monthly reports

• Production of monthly management accounts and variance analysis

• Provide weekly flash and monthly forecasts of depot costs and volumes

• Reporting and monitoring of KPIs & volume on a weekly basis

• First point of contact for management teams for Finance related matters

• Assist in the production of robust Budgets and Forecasts

• Ensure compliance with Group policies and procedures to deliver tight financial control

• Involvement in ad hoc projects and queries as required by the Head of Finance, and other senior Regional management

• To identify and resolve errors and discrepancies.

• To plan, organise and manage own workload to ensure your contribution to the department's monthly and financial reporting process is achieved in a timely and accurate manner.

• To create, develop and maintain accounting spreadsheets used in the Finance function.

• To champion a culture of process improvement and assist with the execution of change programmes

• To maintain departmental MI/SAP systems.

Profile

The successful Candidate

• Ability to work autonomously is key to the success of this role.

• Conceptual Thinking - the ability to see the "big picture"; to recognise cause-and-effect; to spot trends and patterns

• Analytical Thinking - applying logical, methodical approaches to problem solving; having an attention to detail

• Managing Results - being results-focused; recognising the need to sometimes make compromises; having the ability to manage change

• Impact & Influence - the ability to communicate clearly in either written or verbal form; persuading others of your point of view. Communication with non finance personnel & people at all levels of the business

• Flexibility - being able to cope with changing demands, amending priorities appropriately

• Self Confidence - the ability to recover from setbacks; having the confidence to admit to mistakes

• Team-working - the ability to work constructively and effectively in cross-functional teams

• Demonstrates a sense of personal ownership for outputs and has a 'can do' attitude

• Has the ability to prioritise and effectively manage time

• Has enthusiasm and tenacity to strive for continuous improvement particularly through times of change

• Ideally Qualified, (ACCA, CIMA)

Job Offer

Competitive Salary + Benefits £40k - £50k

Our clients offices are based near Swindon, which is commutable from Chippenham, Melksham, Bristol, Bath, Trowbridge, Westbury, Devizes, Warminster and Marlborough, Malmesbury.