Senior Finance Analyst

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This US headquartered global entertainment company is seeking to appoint a Senior Business Finance Analyst to join the finance team in Manchester. The business has a growing omni-channel presence and this is a key role. You will be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.

Specialising in indirect costs, this role will focus on financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting, providing strategic insights to support business leaders. The successful candidate will work closely with senior management to evaluate financial performance, assist in decision-making, and ensure alignment with business objectives, ultimately contributing to profitability and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis, focusing on indirect costs, margins, and key financial metrics.
• Prepare and present monthly financial reports, including variance analysis, KPIs, and trends.
• Ensure accurate, timely financial data aligned with business goals.
• Support the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasts.
• Assist in the preparation of flash Adjusted EBITDAR, focusing on indirect costs and proper attribution.
• Monitor budget performance and provide insights to ensure alignment with financial targets.
• Analyse costs across business units and identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
• Collaborate with departments to implement cost-saving initiatives and track outcomes.
• Partner with senior management and functional teams to assess performance and drive improvements.
• Contribute to board-level presentations and reports on financial performance and outlook.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives for financial reporting and forecasting.
• Support automation efforts to enhance reporting efficiency and accuracy.

YOU:

• Qualified accountant
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business finance, financial analysis, or similar role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Ability to present financial data and collaborate with senior leadership.
• Proficient in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite. Oracle experience is a plus.

The business operates a hybrid working policy with the requirement to be in office 2 days per week. Experience working in the entertainment/gaming sector advantageous but not essential. You will have worked in a fast-paced, progressive environment.

Benefits include:

• bonus
• Private medical insurance
• life insurance
• Ability to buy holidays which also increase with service
• Pension 5%
• Parental leave

This is a great opportunity to be part of a growing company on an exciting journey.

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