Financial Analyst

Biffa; Seaham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a motivated individual to support the Polymers business in delivering financial results. This exciting entry-level role involves preparing management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and providing financial advice to operational management. You will play a key role in ensuring financial controls are adhered to and assist in analyzing performance trends to drive improvements. Join a company that values diversity and offers a rewarding career in a dynamic environment where your contributions can make a real difference in the waste management industry.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of management accounts and balance sheet reconciliation preparation.
• Studying towards ACCA or CIMA with study support available.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly and month-end accounts to meet reporting deadlines.
• Provide finance advice and support to improve key performance indicators.

Skills

Management Accounts Preparation

Balance Sheet Reconciliation

Financial Analysis

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Problem Solving

Education

Studying towards ACCA

Studying towards CIMA

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

A quick look at the role.

This role will play a large part in supporting the results delivery of the Polymers business. You will work closely with operational management to ensure controls are being adhered to and support the preparation of management accounts, weekly stock reporting and business improvement initiatives.

Your Core Responsibilities

• Preparation of weekly and month end accounts to meet reporting deadlines
• Compile balance sheet reconciliations to ensure adherence to Group policy.
• Provide finance advice and support to the operating site, working towards understanding and improving their financial driven key performance indicators.
• Ensure financial controls, processes and disciplines are in place and adhered to.
• Support and drive query resolution for any issues that arise.
• 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, forecasts and reforecasting
• Provide cover for other locations where necessary.

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
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment would be beneficial.

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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance
• Industries
• Technology, Information and Internet