Senior Analyst

Michael Page (UK); Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a qualified finance professional to join their first-class team. This role involves coordinating with various functional areas on new ventures, preparing complex financial statements, and engaging with key stakeholders to ensure timely reporting. The company values continuous improvement and innovation, providing a supportive and collaborative work environment. With a competitive salary and hybrid working options, this is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to grow in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Excellent training and development

Supportive work environment

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Qualified professional capable of numerical analysis.
• Experience in multinational companies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects on technical accounting issues.
• Support preparation of complex financial statements.
• Engage with stakeholders for month-end consolidation.

Skills

Numerical Analysis

Communication Skills

Team Management

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualification

Tools

Hyperion Financial Management

SAP

Job description

• Fantastic opportunity for a first time mover to work for a well known brand.
• First class finance team with excellent training and development.

About Our Client

Our client is a large organisation within the Manufacturing field, with a broad international presence. They are known for producing high-quality products and are committed to continuous improvement, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.

Job Description

• Coordinate with functional areas of the business on projects involving new ventures and one-off transactions to identify and develop solutions for technical accounting issues;
• Support the preparation of the more technically complex areas of the group financial statements;
• Utilising financial reporting tools, primarily Hyperion Financial Management and SAP, and automation to drive efficiencies in the preparation and review process;
• Engage with key stakeholders to plan the month, quarter and year-end consolidation and reporting process; ensuring delivery of the plan to tight deadlines and seeking potential opportunities for improvements;
• Using commerciality and professional scepticism to understandand challenge financial reporting produced by the subsidiaries and UK business functions;
• Proactively designing, developing and improving controls and processes and liaising with Business Assurance, Internal Audit and the external auditors to ensure the relevant requirements are met in an efficient and effective manner;
• Being a key contact for the parent company's financial reporting team and external auditors, ensuring deliverables are provided on time and queries are dealt with;
• Drafting sections of quarterly financial reporting papers for presentation to the Audit Committee, Disclosure Committee and the Board;
• Preparation and presentation of monthly close performance metrics and key issues to the stakeholders and Senior Leadership Team members, continually seeking ways to improve the quality and relevance of metrics and drive resolution of issues.

The Successful Applicant

• A qualified professional (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) capable of numerical analysis
• Proficiency in use of MS office
• Strong communication skills
• Strong team management skills
• Experience in multinational companies
• Automotive or manufacturing experience would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• An estimated salary range of £50,000 - £60,000 dependent on experience plus excellent package
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Hybrid working