Finance Analyst

Culina Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Finance Analyst to join their team in Warrington. The role involves preparing financial reports, enhancing internal controls, and analyzing data to improve financial performance. Applicants should be studying towards AAT/CIMA and possess strong Excel skills, along with operational accounting experience.

Benefits

Private Medical Cover

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Wellness support via Employee Assistance Programme

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Studying towards AAT/CIMA.
• Strong Excel skills required.
• Experience in financial analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of timely financial and commercial information.
• Produce monthly management accounts through accrual and prepayments.
• Work alongside managers to prepare forecasts and budgets.

Skills

Financial analysis

Reporting

Strong Excel skills

Logistics Industry Experience

Education

Studying towards AAT/CIMA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Due to continued growth, we are now seeking a Finance Analyst to join our Finance team at our Appleton Thorn site.

As Finance Analyst you will support the sub-contracting team and produce a set of Management Accountants for the Business Unit on a weekly and monthly basis. Closely aligning the requirements of the Business Unit Management Team ensuring that reporting deadlines are adhered to.

This is a full time, permanent position Monday to Friday 8.30am-5.30pm , offering a salary, of £28,000 + package.

Due to the location of site you will need to drive.

No hybrid working available - 5 days a week on site.

Job responsibilities of Finance Analyst include:

• Preparation of accurate, timely and user friendly financial and commercial information, including daily and weekly reporting.
• Assist in enhancing the business unit internal financial controls and procedures and support effective implementation within the Operational Finance team. Producing a variety of Revenue and cost reports that are used across the company to analyse sub contractor spend.
• Analysing the data to understand variances and work with the various operational managers to identify risks & opportunities to improve financial results.
• Producing accurate and detailed weekly finance reports and set of accounts.
• Use a detailed set of KPI’s as business performance driver to improve the performance of the business. Reporting on revenue and cost trends and variances to support operations.
• Liaising with the Sub contract manager to ensure all Revenue and Cost are accounted for correctly in the week.
• Use the weekly accounts to produce monthly management accounts, through appropriate Accrual and Prepayments.
• To liaise with other departments as required ensuring the reporting deadlines of the organisation are met.
• Work alongside Managers within the Business Unit to produce various reforecast and budgets throughout the year. Presenting these budgets to Directors and Senior Management within both businesses.
• Ensure financial controls are in place to make sure interim and year-end financial accounts are accurate, working with external auditors in a professional manner when required.
• Continuous review of processes as intended to enhance in terms of accuracy and timeliness.
• To provide support in a number of general, non-specific areas to maintain the success of the business and on ad-hoc projects as they arise.
• To provide holiday cover for various Business Units.

Qualifications

To apply for the role of Finance Analyst you will possess the following skills, experiences and qualifications:

• Studying towards AAT/CIMA
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office with Strong Excel skills.
• Practical experience of financial analysis and reporting.
• Operational accounting experience.
• Experience of working within the Logistics industry.

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Stobart a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Private Medical Cover – This gives you peace of mind, you have choice, flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa
• Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer agreat contribution
• Life Assurance - x 2 your annual salary
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programmewe offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.