Financial Analyst

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has emerged to join a global leader in the Retail/Sports sector as a Newly Qualified FPA Analyst. This role, based in a vibrant London HQ, offers a hybrid working model, allowing you to balance office and remote work effectively. As a key player in the finance team, you will engage in budgeting and forecasting activities, prepare insightful reports for commercial directors, and conduct variance analysis to support strategic decision-making. This position is perfect for those looking to transition from a Top 10 practice into a dynamic commercial environment, with a contract lasting 12-15 months. If you are ACA Qualified and ready to make an impact, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Must be ACA Qualified with up to 2 years PQE.
• Ideal for candidates transitioning from a Top 10 practice.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to annual budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Prepare and present budget summaries for review meetings.
• Conduct variance analysis for budget reports.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance Analysis

Education

ACA Qualified

Job description

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A rare opportunity has arisen to join a global powerhouse within the Retail/Sports world who are seeking to add a Newly Qualified FPA Analyst.

This role will be based from their exceptional London HQ and will offer Hybrid working (4 days office).

You must be newly Qualified ACA (Newly Qualified or 1-2 years PQE) and on a max of 1 month notice.

Ideal first move from someone out of a Top 10 practice into a commercial role.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Contribute to the annual budgeting/forecast cycle.
• Prepare budget and forecast summaries and present them during review meetings for consideration of the commercial directors.
• Complete budget/forecast packs.
• Variance analysis for Group budget/forecast report.
• Report department results against budget/prior forecast with supporting commentary.
• Ongoing supervision of cost budgets, ensuring commitments are recorded via purchase order requisitions and budgets are not exceeded.
• Providing analysis that enables management to make informed decisions for the remainder of the year.

This is initially a 12-15 month FTC and will only consider candidates who are ACA Qualified on a max of 1 month notice.