Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

Ghana International Bank; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial institution in London seeks a Finance Analyst to assist in budgeting, preparing forecasts, and reporting financial performance. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of accounting principles and be studying for an ACCA or CIMA qualification. Strong attention to detail and interpersonal skills are essential. The role is full-time with a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits for mental, physical, financial wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience in standard accounting activities including monthly reports, accruals, and performance analysis.
• Ability to reconcile accounting figures and financial records.
• Understanding of banking products.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of budget and forecast packs.
• Monitor control framework for accurate internal reporting.
• Support delivery of the purchase to pay process.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of Temenos system

Education

Progress in studying for ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Temenos

Excel

Job description

Ghana International Bank is a leading provider of specialised financial services to Africa's growing companies and institutions, by leveraging our UK presence, client-focused capabilities, and strong relationships with global financial institutions.

Summary Description of Role:

• Assist in the preparation of Budget and periodic forecasts
• Support the FP&A team to conceptualise and define requirements for reports and other data needs.
• Preparation and distribution of internal documents/reports
• Gathering data, analysing data, producing reports and implementing recommendations.
• Prepare reports on financial performance tailored to the needs of management.
• Assist with compiling management information for product forecasting, budgeting and cost/benefit.
• Work to support the wider teams through weekly and monthly, analysis
• Organising invoices for authorisation and liaising with staff to ensure invoices are signed off on a timely basis
• Support delivery of the purchase to pay process including processing of invoices
• Supporting the Finance month / year end process.
• Ensure payment of suppliers on time and responding to any queries or issues.
• Support on ad hoc requests from Senior Managers

Responsibilities, Accountabilities and Deliverables:

• Assist in preparing budget and forecast packs, evaluating current run-rates and anticipating trends.
• Monitoring the control framework in place to deliver accurate and timely internal reporting information
• Assist in preparation of board and management packs for the leadership team as required
• Flexible and adaptable, happy to work in dynamic environment where priorities shift and compete and business challenges arise
• Monitoring the control framework in place to deliver accurate and timely internal reporting information
• Documentation and update of purchase ledger procedures
• Such other duties and task as allocated to you at the discretion of management and that are within your capabilities and within the scope of your post

Important Relationships:

The Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst will have regular communication with the following:

• Senior management
• Internal Stakeholders
• Internal / External auditors

Skills and Competencies:

• Attention to detail, proactive, highly organised, and process-driven
• Able to demonstrate a high level of understanding and enthusiasm about the business.
• Knowledge of Temenos (T24) system
• Analytical, methodical and highly numerate.
• Reliable, determined, hard-working and ambitious.
• Strong, positive interpersonal skills and excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proactive and inquisitive, seeking to learn and improve resources and processes to the benefit of the business
• Capable communicator, with the ability to both influence stakeholders and listen to feedback as required

Experience:

• Basic knowledge of standard accounting activities; production of monthly reports, accruals, prepayments, and performance analysis
• Experience reconciling accounting figures and financial records
• Knowledge and experience of banking products

Qualifications:

• Fundamental accounting principles demonstrated by in-role experience and progress in studying for a professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

IT Skills:

• Intermediate to advanced computer software skills, including Excel, Temenos and Trade Innovation
• Previous knowledge of working with Temenos banking system desirable.
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GHIB are committed to cultivating a diverse, inclusive and empowering culture, so please apply if you meet the majority of these competencies.

Department Finance Locations London, United Kingdom Employment type Full-time Hybrid 3 days in the office

• A competitive salary, and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial, and social wellbeing
• A competitive salary, and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial, and social wellbeing