Finance Analyst

Marc Daniels; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Analyst at a renowned FMCG company in Greater London. This pivotal role focuses on managing overhead expenditures across the UK, ensuring thorough understanding and effective management. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, showcasing their financial analysis and budgeting skills while partnering with key stakeholders. The company offers a challenging yet rewarding atmosphere where your contributions can make a significant impact on financial performance. Join this innovative team and take your career to the next level.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified in ACCA, CIMA, or ACA is essential.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with SAP are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead forecasting, budgeting, and cost tracking processes.
• Provide analysis on Overhead spends to key stakeholders.
• Support financial audits and projects as needed.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Cost Tracking

Advanced Excel

Financial Reporting

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