Description
Sopra Steria Recruitment is working in partnership with a major public sector in the UK. We are currently recruiting Finance Analyst for 12 months contract initially with possible extension.
Vacancy Overview
This is an excellent opportunity for a part qualified accountant who is keen to make a real difference to the business performance of the power station.
Nature and Scope
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 Station management team, budget holders, staff, and other EDF 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 & tax returns
- Support in the preparation of the quarterly GRN and manual accruals at the Station
- 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 and 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