Financial Analyst

Critical Mass; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic marketing agency in the United Kingdom is looking for a self-motivated Financial Analyst. In this role, you will analyze financial results, manage client budgets, and support various teams. The ideal candidate has a degree in finance or accounting, strong analytical skills, and 2-3 years of relevant experience. Among the perks are global parental leave, competitive benefits, and a supportive team environment. This position requires a minimum of 3 days in the Calgary office weekly.

Benefits

Global maternity and parental leave

Competitive benefits packages

Summer Fridays

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in finance or accounting.
• Exceptional computer skills with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and communicate financial results to stakeholders.
• Oversee revenue and expenses for financial success.
• Generate and manage client invoices accurately.

Skills

Financial analysis

Revenue management

Budget management

Analytical mindset

Team mentorship

Multitasking

Education

Degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft D365

Job description

Critical Mass is hiring a self-motivated and resourceful Financial Analyst to join our dynamic team. In this contract role, you’ll play a pivotal part in supporting our defined account teams and expanding client base by leveraging your creative problem-solving and strong interpersonal skills. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for finance and collaboration, we’d love to hear from you!

You will:

• Analyze and Communicate Results: Review and share financial results with senior account and client leads
• Revenue & Expense Management: Oversee the revenue and expenses for clients and their respective projects, driving financial success
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Partner with various teams to meet client needs and manage financial requirements
• Billing & Invoicing: Generate and manage monthly client invoices with precision and efficiency
• Time Tracking Oversight: Maintain and manage the company’s time-tracking and billing systems
• Budget Management: Forecast, track, and manage client budgets to maximize performance
• Project Budget Support: Work closely with project managers to report and analyze project budgets, ensuring they align with financial goals
• Efficiency Analysis: Assess project billing efficiencies, realizations, and utilizations, helping identify growth opportunities
• Accounts Receivable Management: Review and manage accounts receivable for specific clients, ensuring timely collections
• Team Mentorship: Support and mentor other financial team members as needed, fostering growth and collaboration

You have:

• A degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent work experience
• 2-3 years of experience in finance or accounting, ideally in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Experience with Microsoft D365 or equivalent financial accounting system is considered an asset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A strong ability to multitask and adapt in a flexible environment
• A \"whatever-it-takes\" attitude with a strong sense of urgency
• Solid technical and business aptitude, with a sharp analytical mindset
• Attention to detail paired with the ability to see the bigger picture
• A positive, high-energy personality and a willingness to have fun while driving results

What We Offer:

• Global maternity and parental leave
• Competitive benefits packages
• Vacation, compassionate leave, and sick days
• Access to online services for families and new parents
• Summer Fridays (off at 3:00 PM local time every Friday)
• Diversity and Inclusion Board with 12 affinity groups
• Internal learning and development programs
• Enterprise-wide employee discounts

Our new hires & employees are the future of our organization, and we want to set you up for long-term success. In an effort to do so, we expect our team to work from in the Calgary office a minimum of 3 days a week.

Critical Mass is an equal opportunity employer.

Critical Mass uses artificial intelligence in our recruitment process to enhance job postings, filter keywords during the review of prospective candidates, and, in some cases, transcribe interviews with our recruiters. Human review remains central to the process, and all hiring decisions are ultimately made by our team.

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