Description
Graduate Financial Analyst
9 month contract based in Bracknell. Potential to go perm.
Are you a recent Finance and Accountancy grad seeking a dynamic and interesting role? Looking to develop your accounting and commercial experience within a global company? Then this is the role for you:
Our client is a global manufacturing company looking for a bright Graduate to join then as a Financial Analyst. You must be a strong communicator and able to effectively communicator financial information to non-finance people. You will also have strong PC skills especially in Excel and have a solid grasp on accounting concepts.
Job Overview:
- To assist the Financial Analysts in providing financial information to the Business in the UK.
- Preparing monthly Sales and Marketing Reports including month end Sales Flash
- Supporting the month end process including download and analysis of month end expenses, bonuses, PO's, reserves
- Supporting the business planning process
- Ensure full compliance with all fiscal policies and all statutory financial regulations.
- Ad Hoc downloads and analysis
To be the primary financial contact for one or more of the UK divisions working closely with the GSMM and the operating committee to deliver the Quarterly Operating Income targets and identify and evaluate opportunities for profitable growth.
This will include the following activities:
- The production of relevant financial reports in a consistent and timely manner.
- Active participation at the OpCom including the presentation and explanation of financial results.
- Identifying and reporting on any trends, variances, exceptions and key areas for attention.
- Ensure estimates and operating plans reflect a realistic assessment of future plans and activities.
- Evaluate the financial impact of alternative proposals on the
- Evaluate and advise on the impact of external factors on the business.
- Assist in the identification and evaluation of growth/cost/cash opportunities - with appropriate recommendations.
- Active participation in the creation and implementation of the business planning process.
You must have a related degree.