Finance Analyst

Altare Servicios Profesionales; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm based in London is looking for a Finance Analyst to help prepare monthly Management Accounts and KPIs. The ideal candidate will have a proven background in management accounting, excellent analytical skills, and be part-qualified in accounting. This hybrid position offers a salary around £45,000 and requires collaboration with budget holders to improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven background in management accounting or financial reporting.
• Some knowledge of the Property/Housing sector.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of monthly Management Accounts and KPIs.
• Maintain robust balance sheet controls and support audit queries.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial reporting

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Part-qualified accountant

Job description

Overview

Finance Analyst – Based in London

Salary – Circa £45k

Onsite Requirements – Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Finance BP on the preparation of monthly Management Accounts and KPIs, providing insightful commentary and analysis that drives decision-making.
• Help to maintain robust balance sheet controls and support audit queries.
• Analysis of budgets, forecasts and large data sets
• Take responsibility for overseeing the cash flow forecasting
• Partner with budget holders on the annual budget process and define their requirements, constantly challenging assumptions to ensure efficiency.
• Take the lead in resolving data issues, which may involve system fixes or providing targeted training.
• Assist the Finance Manager with the preparation and submission of critical regulatory returns and statutory reporting related to the programme.

What The Finance Analyst Should Have

• Proven background in management accounting/reporting
• Some Knowledge of the Property/Housing sector
• Excellent analytical skills; for example within Excel where you can transform large, complex datasets into clear and concise information
• Relevant experience or be ideally a Part-qualified accountant with a commitment to continued professional development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of adapting language to different individuals