Financial Analyst

GiBe Finance are working with a dynamic, forward-thinking and progressive company close to Woking train station to recruit a Financial Analyst into their Commercial Finance team. The role gives an ambitious studier the opportunity to transition away from the repetitive month-end cycle and focus on working with Heads of Department to analyse their business units, whilst owning a c£150m P&L for the UK business themselves.

This a great opportunity for a confident, driven and well-articulated candidate to build on their business partnering skillsets and kick-start their commercial finance career, re-igniting any lost passion through tiresome month end cycles (personal month end involvement is less than 1 day per month.)

We have been asked not to disclose the salary on the job advert but if interested, please apply to find out more and we will be happy to discuss the well put together package on offer. If you have avoided applying for roles during your training contract due to remuneration packages, we would advise to "apply now" for a further discussion. Please note, this role does offer a fully-funded study package.

The Role

Ensure delivery of month-end & forecasting:

• You will be working alongside the FP&A Manager, managing costs and reporting performance for internal stakeholders across the support functions (I.T, HR, Finance, General Management & Legal).
• Collaborate with the financial accounting team to ensure accurate accrual and if required, identify data enhancements to improve analysis and insight.
• Prepare monthly reporting packs to include variance analysis and relevant commentary for support functions and present these to the FP&A manager for the close meeting.
• Analyse, review and challenge financial performance against targets.
• Provide management information on a timely basis to support decision making process.
• Production of accurate forecasts and budgets for short, medium and longer term performance using trend analysis and other overlays based on business understanding.
• Manage monthly forecast process, modelling costs and identifying key sensitivities, risks and opportunities, presenting key trends and headlines to the FP&A manager.
• Responsibility for reporting & forecasting UK headcount.
• Consolidate UK forecast to include identifying causes of change vs prior forecast & prior year.
• Preparation of reporting submissions for Group.

Ensure effective Business Partnering through:

• Partner with the business leaders to review financial performance providing financial guidance where necessary to help make better decisions.
• Delivering meaningful analysis which highlights opportunities to drive profitability through trend analysis & other KPI tracking.
• Having awareness of business priorities and supporting the team in their efficient delivery.
• Identifying business needs and providing solutions to maintain financial performance.
• Ensuring that reporting is accurate and delivered to agree reporting deadlines.
• Drive improved transparency and accountability over forecasting practices, with a robust framework for ongoing analysis.

Support improvement initiatives through:

• Identifying areas for improvement that will result in increased efficiencies, productivity, controls and customer service within Commercial Finance.
• Supporting the FP&A Manager to identify, develop and implement improvements within area of responsibility.
• Ad hoc activities, supporting departmental need for ad-hoc reporting and presentations, including business reviews and management presentations.

Your Profile

• Part Qualified Accountant ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
• Minimum 3 years accounting experience.
• Have a commercial mind-set with the ability to understand issues from a business perspective.
• Ability to speak their mind and not be afraid to push the departmental agenda in meeting with key stakeholders.
• Have good communication skills and be able to work using their own initiative.
• Previous experience of working in a business partnering environment an advantage.
• Excellent Excel skills with the ability to process large volumes of data efficiently & accurately.
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a rapidly changing environment.
• An inquisitive nature with the ability to think beyond the status quo.
• Positive attitude & a team player

Due to holidays both at GiBe and the client, we will be delivering a finalised shortlist by Wednesday 15th August so please apply sooner rather than later to be considered! If you are reading this after 15th August, please still "apply now" and we can update you on the status of the role and whether there is scope to add you into the process.