Finance Analyst Graduate - CIMA

Agility Resoucing; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A large financial institution is seeking a recent graduate for a finance role in Liverpool. This position involves supporting senior analysts and handling tasks like cost analysis and data maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate preferably with a finance function background.
• Strong numeracy, literacy, and accuracy skills are essential.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and maintain professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Finance Manager and Finance Director in daily tasks.
• Conducts cost analysis and makes recommendations based on findings.
• Maintains and reconciles financial databases and transactions.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Accuracy

Communication

Education

2:1 or above in Maths / Economics / Business or statistical-based degree

Job description

My Client is a large Financial institution who is looking for a recent graduate with some experience working within in a finance function. You'll be working in a team of 4 you'll be working closely with the senior Financial Analyst to support the Finance Manager and the Finance Director.

• Determines cost of operations by establishing standard costs; collecting operational data.
• Identifies financial status by comparing and analysing actual results with plans and forecasts.
• Guides cost analysis process by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures; providing trends and forecasts; explaining processes and techniques; recommending actions.
• Improving financial status by analysing results; monitoring variances; identifying trends; recommending actions to management.
• Reconciles transactions by comparing and correcting data.
• Maintains database by entering, verifying, and backing up data.
• Recommends actions by analysing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; studying proposed changes in methods and materials.
• Increases productivity by developing automated accounting applications; coordinating information requirements.
• Protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing publications.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Requirements for the job:

• Must have a 2:1 or above in Maths / Economics / Business or statistical-based degree
• Some experience would be an advantage but not essential
• Strong numeracy, literacy and accuracy skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Commitment to high standards of service delivery
• A professional approach and can-do attitude

If you are interested in this role please contact John Devlin at Agility Resourcing.

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