Finance Analyst

Marc Daniels; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Analyst to join their dynamic team in Greater London. This exciting role will allow you to lead overhead forecasting and budgeting processes while collaborating with key stakeholders to manage expenditures effectively. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact by driving financial support for overhead projects and continuously seeking ways to optimize costs. If you're an ambitious individual with a passion for finance and a desire to thrive in a challenging environment, this position offers the perfect chance to showcase your skills and contribute to meaningful financial initiatives.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified in ACCA, CIMA, or ACA with strong financial analysis skills.
• Proficient in advanced Excel and experienced with SAP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead overhead forecasting, budgeting, and cost tracking processes.
• Provide financial support and analysis on overhead-related projects.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost Tracking

Stakeholder Management

Advanced Excel

Education

Part-Qualified (ACCA, CIMA or ACA)

Tools

SAP

SAP4Hana

Job description

A fantastic role has arisen for a Finance Analyst to join a renowned FMCG company based in Greenford.

This role is pivotal in ensuring that all overhead expenditures across the UK are thoroughly understood, scrutinised, and managed effectively.

It is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual eager to thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment where they can truly showcase their skills and make a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the Overheads forecasting, budgeting, cost tracking and reporting processes
• Business partner with Head of Department and Cost Centre holders
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Provide regular and ad hoc analysis on Overhead spends to key stakeholders
• Drive and provide financial support on all Overhead related projects
• Continually look for and challenge ways of reducing Overhead costs
• Review and follow up on relevant monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Work with the Tax and other finance teams to ensure Intrastat, tax and other relevant external financial reporting is timely and accurate
• Work with the Shared Service Centre (SSC) and business stakeholders to ensure appropriate processes are being followed and KPIs achieved for all SSC work associated with your areas of responsibility
• Support the UK Finance Manager on financial audits, finance projects and other ad hoc work on a need basis

Requirements:

• Part-Qualified (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) or equivalent
• Advanced Excel
• Experience with SAP or SAP4Hana