Financial Analyst

Medlock Partners Ltd; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing and retail is seeking a Financial Analyst to join their dynamic team in Warrington. This role involves key responsibilities such as monthly financial close, supporting system implementations, and liaising with diverse finance teams globally. With significant training and development opportunities, this position offers a pathway to long-term career growth and exciting benefits including hybrid working and professional development.

Benefits

25 days leave plus BH

Gym on site

Private medical

Amazing discounts

Opportunity to work overseas

Participation in high-profile events

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a finance role with understanding of financial systems.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and reporting skills.
• Good understanding of GL maintenance and management reporting.

Responsibilities

• Collaboration with global teams to drive system implementations.
• Monthly financial close and forecast planning.
• Review and maintenance of General Ledger.

Skills

Communication

Reporting Skills

Excel

Analytical Skills

Understanding Financial Systems

Data Management

Job description

Financial Analyst Warrington - Birchwood #GBP40-45k plus potential bonus 18m FTC ( possibility of extension / perm)

Rare opportunity phenomenal business, providing huge investment in training & development and the chance to collaborate with diverse finance teams across the globe.

Medlock Partners is delighted to be partnering with a prestigious manufacturing, e-commerce and retail brand which has skyrocketed in terms of their Global growth.

Whilst this is initially an 18 month FTC during a period of both new and ongoing system implementations and improvements, there is a genuine possibility of long-term career development beyond this period. This business has repeatedly demonstrated that they are keen to retain the best talent on their high-performing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a high calibre individual to join at a time of huge momentum and be part of their exciting journey. Ideally, someone who is keen to embrace operating within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will be liaising with a range of finance teams, from the EMEA Regional HQ to the rest of the Globe, forging excellent relationships and proving to be a valuable point of contact and source of insight and guidance across this innovative business. Key areas of focus will be monthly financial close, forecast planning and supporting with system implementation projects.

You ll be a natural with finance systems and will possess advanced Excel and analytical skills plus a solid finance background. You ll also have a desire to initially gain a broad understanding of the wider business. Being able to communicate with a diverse range of individuals from different backgrounds and cultures will be key as you ll be explaining systems and processes, partnering with stakeholders to identify and work through problems, streamlining and improving as you go.

If you have the required key skills and attributes to run with this fantastic opportunity, you will find that you ll receive significant investment in terms of the training, support and guidance on the various systems and processes to get you up and running.

Duties will include:

• Collaboration with global teams to drive system implementations, resolve system issues, and provide training and support to finance team members in the use of finance systems and processes
• Monthly financial close and forecast planning
• Review and maintenance of General Ledger - systems policies, procedures, process mapping
• Preparation of BI financial data to Oracle.
• Identifying and reporting variances across month end and forecast system submissions
• ERP Sales Control account and BI Application reconciliations.
• UK P&L and Balance Sheet schedule administration
• Preparation of year-end audit information

Skills and experience:

• Solid previous experience in a finance role (min 3 yrs), with real skills around understanding and communicating financial systems and processes
• Strong reporting skills and proficient at managing large data sets
• Good understanding of GL maintenance and links with management reporting
• Excellent communication skills across all levels and cultures
• Previous exposure to a fast-paced environment, ideally within a large international business - able to manage priorities
• Determined to embrace the investment this role will provide and motivated to succeed and excel in this rare opportunity.

The role provides excellent development and support, as well as fantastic benefits such as bonus, 25 days leave plus BH, Hybrid working (3 office days), gym on site, opportunity to work overseas for up to 4 weeks, private medical, free products, amazing discounts, opportunities to be involved with high profile events in line with brand partnerships, plus much more