Finance Analyst

SmartStream; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global software provider is seeking a Finance Analyst to support accounting and reporting for headcount and costs. The role involves preparing monthly analyses, working with HR for accurate records, and various reporting responsibilities. Candidates should be proficient in Excel and have strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits such as study support and annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Full study support package

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Group life assurance

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate recording of headcount in finance reporting system.
• Prepare analysis and reports on headcount and costs.
• Assist with month end journals.
• Perform month-on-month and variance to budget analysis.
• Maintain asset register for development costs.
• Analyze travel costs by traveller.
• Prepare reports for budget holders.
• Participate in forecasting and budgeting processes.
• Conduct ad hoc analysis and project work.

Skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Ability to prioritize tasks

Positive attitude

Education

Good written and spoken English

Job description

Overview

Vacancy Name: Finance Analyst

Vacancy Reference: VN2862

Location: United Kingdom, Bristol

Description: SmartStream is a global software and managed services provider to the world's leading banks, asset managers, custodians and broker dealers with offices in the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific and the US. Within the Finance team the Cost and Reporting Controller is responsible for the accounting, analysis, and reporting for headcount and several key areas of the Group's costs along with producing monthly analysis and reporting to budget holders and executive management to assist with performance monitoring and key decision making. The post holder will support the Cost and Reporting Controller by preparing the initial analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the accurate recording of headcount in the finance reporting system, working with HR to ensure that new starters are correctly coded and an understanding of open vacancies for forecasting purposes.
• Preparing analysis and reports on headcount, monthly movement and against budget.
• Assisting with month end journals.
• Preparing analysis and reports for several key areas of the Group's costs, including month-on-month and variance to budget analysis, e.g.:
  • 3rd party costs of sales
  • Discretionary Marketing
  • Contractors
  • Facilities
  • IT & Communications
  • Corporate costs, including legal
• 1st line calculation of development costs for capitalisation, including analysis of time data and costs, and obtaining the required information from the product management and development teams. Maintenance of the related asset register.
• Detailed monthly analysis of travel costs by traveller.
• Preparing reports to budget holders, including headcount and costs:
  • Product line reporting
  • Business line reporting
  • Department reporting
• Participating in the forecasting and budgeting processes.
• Ad hoc analysis and project work as required.

Key Skills

• A good level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and having pride in delivering accurate work.
• Able to communicate effectively.
• Able to meet scheduled deadlines, whilst being able to prioritise diverse requests.
• A positive attitude and willingness to be involved in tasks that are needed to ensure success.

Qualifications

• Good written and spoken English

Employment Type

Permanent

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Full study support package (course/exam fees plus time off to study)
• The opportunity to work in a growing and market leading organisation
• 25 days annual leave (increasing with service to 28 days)
• Company pension scheme - contributions matched up to 5%
• Group life assurance

Equality Statement

SmartStream is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and following practices which are free from unfair and unlawful discrimination.