Financial Analyst

Manpower UK Ltd; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Kidlington seeks a part/newly qualified Financial Analyst to assist in financial reporting, month-end processes, and ad-hoc reporting. Successful candidates will have strong SAP skills and analytical ability. Competitive salary and benefits include health insurance and pension contributions.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)

Pension contributions

Discretionary Group bonus scheme

Health Assessments

Qualifications

• Part/Newly qualified Accountant.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration or equivalent experience.
• Experience in an accounting/controlling department is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Financial Controller to achieve its objectives.
• Participate in Month End Close activities.
• Produce a range of Monthly Reports.

Skills

Strong knowledge of SAP FI and CO

Analytical, problem solving

Presentation and communication skills

Interpersonal skills

MS Office particularly Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Part/Newly qualified Accountant

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

Overview

A leading manufacturing firm in Kidlington, Oxfordshire are looking for a part/newly qualified Financial Analyst to join the team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Financial Controller to achieve its objectives
• OPEX - Monthly Reporting and Analysis; Correction of errors; Review meetings with Budget Holders; Monthly OPEX Consolidated Actuals vs. Budget report for FD
• Month End - participating in Month End Close
• Monthly Reporting - Produce a range of Monthly Reports e.g. for Budget Holders, Internal Dashboard (includes OPEX, Productivity, Headcount, Activity Focus, etc.)
• Hours Booking - running and distributing weekly Missing Hours reports; monthly hours booking error reports and corrections; support for Administrators with hours booking issues
• Project Reporting and Managing in SAP
• Ad-hoc Reporting - Produce ad-hoc reports as required (Hours & Productivity, Project Costs, reports for auditors, etc.) Liaison with external auditors
• Year End - Upload of OPEX budget / Cost Centre allocations / hourly rates in SAP / etc.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong knowledge of SAP FI and CO
• Analytical, problem solving, presentation and communication skills
• Strong inter personal skills and the ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written forms with internal customers
• Good working knowledge of accountancy principles
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Use of MS office and Excel in particular, plus knowledge of Google suite would be advantageous
• Ability to coordinate a number of tasks simultaneously, and to prioritise and work to tight deadlines
• A structured /methodical approach to all planning/tracking tasks

Education, Qualifications or Training

• Part/Newly qualified Accountant
• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience which has provided both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field.

Desirable

• Experience in an accounting/controlling department is desired.
• Overhead and hourly rate experience preferable

Additional requirements

• Due to the nature of this position, you will require DBS Security Clearance and be eligible for SC clearance.
• Applicants must meet any/all requirements of Export Compliance Regulations.
• Develop contact with Group colleagues and external auditors as required.

The Reward

In joining you will play a critical part in delivering the most efficient helicopters for its customers, who serve, protect, save lives and carry passengers in demanding environments. On top of your competitive base salary, you will have access to the following benefits below via our

• Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - single cover for employees paid by the company
• Pension: Employees are auto-enrolled - contributes 6%, employee 4%
• Share Incentive Plan and ESOP. Annual share schemes at company discretion.
• Success Share, Discretionary Group bonus scheme (conditions apply)
• Bikes to Work (up to £3,000) (employee purchase scheme)
• Technology (employee purchase scheme)
• Mydrive (employee car purchase scheme)
• Den-Plan (employee purchase scheme)
• Health-care Cash Scheme
• Personal Accident Insurance (employee purchase scheme)
• Health Assessments
• Travel Insurance
• Financial/Legal Advice (eg, Will-writing; Lasting Power of Attorney)