Finance Analyst in London)

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has emerged for a Finance Analyst to join a renowned FMCG company in Greater London. This pivotal role involves leading overhead forecasting, budgeting, and cost management, ensuring that expenditures are scrutinized and effectively managed. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, collaborating with key stakeholders to provide insightful financial analysis and support overhead-related projects. If you are ambitious and eager to make a meaningful impact within a supportive team, this could be the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified in ACCA, CIMA or ACA or equivalent is required.
• Advanced Excel skills are essential for this role.

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

Stakeholder Management

Advanced Excel

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:

1. Lead the Overheads forecasting, budgeting, cost tracking and reporting processes
2. Business partner with Head of Department and Cost Centre holders
3. Budgeting and forecasting
4. Provide regular and ad hoc analysis on Overhead spends to key stakeholders
5. Drive and provide financial support on all Overhead related projects
6. Continually look for and challenge ways of reducing Overhead costs
7. Review and follow up on relevant monthly balance sheet reconciliations
8. Work with the Tax and other finance teams to ensure Intrastat, tax and other relevant external financial reporting is timely and accurate
9. 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
10. Support the UK Finance Manager on financial audits, finance projects and other ad hoc work on a need basis

Requirements:

1. Part-Qualified (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) or equivalent
2. Advanced Excel
3. Experience with SAP or SAP4Hana