Description
An experienced Finance Accountant is required for Bright Purple's client, a large global blue chip organisation boasting an enviable reputation in its field. This market leader is currently looking for the right candidate to work with them on a 6 month fixed term basis initially, with the possibility of moving into a permanent role thereafter
Working closely with the UK and Ireland Sales Manager for the Business Unit, although reporting to the Finance Department at the Head Office in England, you will be working within and helping to bring together a wide reporting framework from local, UK and EMEA level financial and business analysis.
You will have experience in;
*Financial Analysis (min 2-3 years) or accounts experience in a similar role
*Have a financial qualification (CIMA, ACCA, or CA) or final level.
*P&L Management
*Revenue & Margin Analysis
*Scenario and financial planning and forecasting
*Detailed analysis of product mix, average unit price, average order value, revenue by channel eg web, telesales etc.
*Pulling reports from various sources eg E-commerce systems, financial systems etc. with the ability to correlate and explain any differences in figures
*Creation of business pack for UK weekly review and management meetings
*Ad hoc financial reporting & analysis
*Working for a large multisite company
Preferably you will be degree educated but being proactive, confident and having a positive attitude is a must. You must also;
*Have a financial qualification (CIMA, ACCA, or CA) or final level
*Have the ability to work both independently or as part of a cross functional, multi-cultural team. You can also demonstrate experience or ability to work under remote management, with some on site guidance
*Have a good understanding of Microsoft Office, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint
*Have good analytical skills with and the ability to conduct detailed data interrogation
*Have the personality and confidence to remain calm but challenge assumptions whilst ensuring closure
*Be comfortable working under pressure and meeting deadlines
*Be able to demonstrate commercial awareness, good time management skills, be a quick learner and able to take on responsibilities as they arise
*Having experience working in E-commerce or IT sectors would be advantageous