Finance Analyst

Robert Walters UK; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Finance Analyst to support their North West operations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the company's growth strategy following a recent acquisition. The ideal candidate will leverage their financial analysis expertise to interpret complex data, prepare insightful reports, and collaborate across departments to enhance processes. With a commitment to innovation and problem-solving, this global leader provides a nurturing environment with excellent benefits, including a pension, making it an ideal place for career advancement.

Benefits

Pension

Growth Opportunities

Nurturing Environment

Qualifications

• ACCA, ACA, or CIMA qualification required.
• Experience managing large datasets and strong reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial data to assess the company's financial status.
• Prepare reports and develop automated accounting programs.
• Establish cost analysis policies and recommend improvements.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Reporting Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Financial Modeling

Education

Chartered Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent)

Tools

SAP Business One

Spreadsheets

Job description

Finance Analyst Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 Location: Blackburn

Our client is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Finance Analyst to support their North West based business within a global group. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the group's recent acquisition, supporting various financial regulatory, reporting, and accounting duties.

Your expertise will be instrumental in implementing standards and processes, contributing to the company's future development to support their growth strategy.

Key Details:

• Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
• Location: Blackburn
• Opportunity to contribute to the growth strategy of a leading business within their sector

What you'll do:

Your primary responsibility will be supporting the business through comprehensive financial analysis, including analyzing historical and current financial data, preparing reports, developing automated accounting programs, and establishing cost analysis policies. You will interpret complex data to forecast performance trends and collaborate across departments to improve processes.

• Analyze and interpret financial data to assess the company's financial status.
• Perform trend analysis, forecast future performance, and provide operational insights.
• Prepare data requests for financial and non-financial information, ensuring compliance with group requirements.
• Identify process gaps and work with relevant departments to improve and automate processes.
• Ensure reporting complies with internal audit standards.
• Develop and implement performance reports across manufacturing and assembly sites, recommending improvements.
• Establish policies for cost analysis and advise senior management.
• Create automated accounting tools to enhance productivity.
• Build financial models for planning, budgeting, and forecasting based on complex data sets.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate will have a qualification such as ACCA, ACA, or CIMA, with experience managing large datasets and familiarity with SAP Business One being highly desirable. Strong reporting, communication skills, and understanding of GAAP are essential, along with strategic thinking and organizational abilities.

• Chartered Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent)
• Proficiency in spreadsheets, large datasets, and database management; SAP Business One experience preferred.
• Excellent reporting and communication skills.
• Knowledge of GAAP.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines with accurate reports.

What sets this company apart:

The client is a global leader committed to innovation and problem-solving, offering excellent benefits including a pension and a nurturing environment with growth opportunities.

What's next:

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