Financial Analyst

Biffa Waste Services; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in High Wycombe is seeking an entry level Financial Analyst. This role involves managing the invoicing recharging process and supporting financial control improvements. Ideal candidates should be studying for ACCA or CIMA and possess strong Excel skills. Opportunities for career growth exist as the position evolves with additional responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of management accounts and balance sheet reconciliation preparation.
• Currently studying towards ACCA or CIMA (study support available).
• Strong system skills including advanced Excel and preferably Power BI.
• Ability to communicate effectively with non-financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post consolidated recharges based on supporting data.
• Support and drive query resolution for arising issues.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist in developing financial controls and processes.
• Support analysis of key performance trends for improvement.
• Assist with budget and forecast preparation.

Skills

Knowledge of management accounts

Balance sheet reconciliation preparation

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Effective communication

Education

Studying towards ACCA or CIMA

Job description

A quick look at the role.

The Financial Analyst is an entry level role into the Divisional Accounting team largely being responsible for the consolidated invoicing recharging process. This role will be integral to the success of the Divisional Accounting team helping to drive the TOM strategy, ensuring that robust financial controls are in place and adhered to whilst also exploring and implementing process improvements. This is an evolving role with scope to take on additional tasks and responsibilities.

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Your core responsibilities

• Prepare and post consolidated recharges based on the supporting data received.
• Support and drive query resolution for any issues that arise.
• Preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist in the development of financial controls, processes and disciplines. Support the Head of Divisional Accounting in ongoing monitoring and improvements to the control environment.
• Provide support in analysing current and past trends in key performance areas with a view to monitoring performance, highlighting trends and identifying areas of improvement.
• Assist with preparation of budgets and forecasts.

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Our essential requirements

• Knowledge of management accounts and balance sheet reconciliation preparation
• Studying towards either ACCA or CIMA (study support is available)
• Strong system skills including advanced Excel and (preferably) Power BI
• Ability to communicate effectively with non financial stakeholders

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Biffa – we’re changing the way people think about waste

At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we’re turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It’s a view that’s shared by our 11000+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull.

We believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment which is why you’ll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.