Finance Analyst

Taylor James Resourcing; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Junior Finance Analyst to join a global trading organization in London. The role involves preparing management information, providing financial insights, and supporting various financial systems. Candidates should have strong numeracy skills, attention to detail, and good IT skills, particularly in Excel. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to key projects and initiatives within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• High degree of numeracy and attention to detail required.
• Organised with the ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines.
• Confident communicator with problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of management information and KPI reports.
• Provide financial analysis to management for decision making.
• Liaise with data scientist team for real-time reports.

Skills

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

IT skills - MS Office

Tools

Excel

PowerBI

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Deputy Group Company Secretary. Our client is a global trading organisation.

Date: 9 Sep 2024
Sector: FINANCE / ACCOUNTING
Type: Permanent
Location: London
Salary: £30000 - 32000 per annum
Email: [e-mail]
Ref: db090924

Role Summary

As a Junior Finance Analyst, you will work within the Finance function of the global broking segment, contributing towards reporting to aid day-to-day operations as well as the progression of the business.

What you’ll be doing

• Assist in the preparation of management information, KPI reports and forecasts.
• Provide financial information, insight, and analysis to management to enable timely and effective decision making.
• Assist in revenue management and controls.
• Ad hoc reporting on all elements of shipbroking deals to assist team management with performance, client tenders and divisional strategy.
• Liaise with the data scientist team to extract data from bespoke database, as well as create real-time reports.
• Analyse, identify and support continuous changes and improvements to broking data.
• Support the business with broking financial systems.
• Contribute to key projects and new initiatives.
• Support other administrative functions including tax, compliance and legal with financial analysis of the broking segment.
• Additional / ad hoc duties as required to meet the needs of the business.

What we’re looking for

• A high degree of numeracy and attention to detail is essential.
• Organised and able to prioritise own workload in order to meet tight deadlines.
• Self-confident with good communication skills (both written and verbal) and problem-solving skills.
• Commercially aware with interest in the wider economy and world affairs.
• Desire to learn, develop and contribute to the wider team goals.
• Able to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Good IT skills in MS office packages (at least intermediate level in use of excel) is essential.
• Knowledge of PowerBI would be an advantage but not essential.