Financial Analyst - 12 month FTC

Biffa Waste Services; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A waste management company in High Wycombe is seeking a Financial Analyst to assist with month-end accounts, support financial controls, and analyze performance trends. The ideal candidate is studying towards ACCA or CIMA and possesses strong Excel skills. This role offers opportunities for personal growth and career development within the finance team.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month end accounts preparation.
• Support query resolution for issues.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist in the development of financial controls.
• Analyze current and past trends in key performance areas.
• Prepare data inputs for budgets and forecasts.

Skills

Knowledge of management accounts

Balance sheet reconciliation

Advanced Excel skills

Power BI (preferably)

Effective communication with non-financial stakeholders

Education

Studying towards ACCA or CIMA

Job description

Overview

The Financial Analyst role is integral to the success of the Divisional Accounting team helping to drive the TOM strategy through developing a standardised approach to cost accounting postings and processes across all the Divisions whilst also implementing new processes and improving appropriate controls.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of month end accounts to meet internal reporting deadlines and agreed SLAs with Finance end users.
• 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 data inputs for budgets and forecasts.

Qualifications

• 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

About Biffa

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.