Description
Finance Analyst, Part-Qualified Accountant, North West, 12 Months, £14.37 An Hour Rate
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a Private Sector Client for the position of Finance Analyst. This role is an excellent opportunity for a Part-Qualified Accountant who is keen to make a real difference to the business performance.
The Financial Analyst reports directly to the Finance Manager and will be part of a small team responsible for providing an effective financial business planning, financial and output reporting service to the management team, budget holders, staff and other teams.
Principal Accountabilities
- Support in preparation of the monthly management accounts
- Provide variance analysis from budget & forecast, identifying any value adding opportunities for trend analysis and commentary to assist forecasting and budgetary requirements.
- Prepare and issue monthly financial data for use during the monthly accountability meetings held with budget holders
- Produce monthly & year-end forecasts for approval by the Finance Manager, where required
- Support with audit preparation work to enable timely completion of financial statements and tax returns.
- Support in the preparation of the quarterly GRN and manual accruals at the Client Site.
- Provide a support service by working with all departments and the management team to help make financial decisions.
- Support in the preparation of Medium Term budget planning process.
- Undertake and manage ad-hoc projects when required
- Cover for the management accountant as required
Skills & Qualifications
The successful candidate would be a part who is looking to take the next step in their career. You will require;
- A good understanding of the business planning process
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise with all levels of the organisation, along with the confidence to propose new ideas and challenge others.
- Proven experience of delivering high quality information to tight deadlines
- Computer literate with advanced level Microsoft Excel skills.
- SAP knowledge would be advantageous