Finance Analyst

KennedyPearce Consulting; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic organisation seeks a Finance Analyst to join their team on a temporary basis in Milton Keynes. The role requires the maintenance of accounting records and support for management accounts for marketing and the National Advertising Fund (NAF). A part qualified or newly qualified accountant with strong communication skills and Excel proficiency is essential. This position accommodates hybrid working, fostering collaboration and timely financial reporting in support of organizational objectives.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of core accounting principles, including accruals and prepayments.
• Demonstrate confidence in working with Excel and good analytical skills.
• Experience of producing and presenting financial information.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparation of management accounts for the marketing function.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Support in the delivery of monthly management reports.

Skills

Strong communication

Business partnering

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Part qualified or newly qualified accountant

Job description

Dynamic Organisation seeks a Finance Analyst to join their team on a temporary basis. Reporting into the Finance Manager the purpose of this role is to maintain the accounting records and support production of management accounts and supporting statutory information for the Marketing business and the National Advertising Fund (NAD)

The Finance Analyst provides business support to the Marketing and Digital Marketing teams including the production of timely and accurate financial information, supported with analysis that allows the business to make better commercial decisions. The Finance Analyst would be a proactive individual who has strong communication and business partnering skills.

Duties of the Finance Analyst include:

• Responsible for end-to-end preparation of management accounts for the marketing function and the National Advertising Fund to ensure a robust and clean close each month
• Preparation and posting of monthly accruals and prepayment journals
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are completed each period
• Support in the delivery of monthly management reports to ensure accurate and timely periodic reporting to budget, forecast etc. along with a full understanding of periodic variances and assessment of all risks and opportunities undertaken with the relevant budget holders each period
• Support the finance manager in the annual budget & five-year plan process for marketing and NAF to deliver a robust financial plan in line with company objectives
• Support in delivery of monthly financial reporting for the NAF to be shared with franchisees, ensuring accurate and timely period reporting against budget and a full understanding of the variances
• Ensure principles of allocation to the NAF are adhered to
• Ad-hoc project and financial reporting work where required

Requirements for the Finance Analyst include:

• Part qualified or newly qualified accountant
• Strong understanding of core accounting principles, including accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations
• Motivated and collaborative individual who combines strong financial acumen with a proactive, team-oriented mindset
• The desire to challenge existing processes and implement positive change with a hands-on style
• Demonstrate confidence in working with Excel and good analytical skills
• Experience of producing and presenting financial information to finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Excellent attention to detail
• Responsive/agile working style with the ability to prioritise
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels and provide easy to understand commentary and investment papers

Hybrid working.