Senior Financial Analyst

PowerToFly; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in stored energy solutions is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst for a hybrid role in Reading, UK. Responsibilities include assisting with various accounting and reporting tasks, requiring 3-8 years of relevant experience and strong proficiency in Excel. The ideal candidate possesses analytical skills, knowledge of Power BI, and the ability to communicate insights effectively to executive audiences. Join a dynamic team that values financial processes and innovation.

Qualifications

• 3 to 8 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance.
• Ability to present findings to executive-level audiences.
• Understanding of financial processes and financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Recurring Reporting and Purchase Price Variance Reporting.
• Lead Accounting & Forecasting Assistance.
• Support Freight & Cost Accounting.

Skills

Intermediate to Advanced Excel Skills

Basic Knowledge of Power BI and Power Query

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to effectively communicate

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent

CPA or MBA

Tools

Power BI

Power Query

Job description

Hybrid Work Schedule:

Monday & Friday: Work from home

Tuesday–Thursday: Onsite at the Reading, PA office

EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.

Job Purpose

The Senior Financial Analyst’s primary responsibilities are to assist with Recurring Reporting, Purchase Price Variance Reporting & Data Management, Lead Accounting & Forecasting Assistance, Freight & Cost Accounting Support, FIFO Accounting Support & Project Assistance. Long term, the goal is that this position will develop in to leading projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Recurring Reporting
• Purchase Price Variance Reporting
• Purchase Price Variance Data management
• Lead Commodity Accounting, Reporting & Forecasting Assistance
• Lead Commodity Invoice Processing
• Freight Accounting Support
• Cost Accounting Support
• FIFO Review & Support
• Annual Physical Inventory Support
• Other Forecasting Assistance
• Project Assistance & Leadership
• Power BI and Power Query Projects
• Ad Hoc Projects & Tasks
• Other Tasks as Assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• Must have a Bachelors’ degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent. CPA or MBA is a plus
• 3 – 8 Years of relevant experience

Other Skills:

• Intermediate to Advanced Excel Skills
• Basic Knowledge of Power BI and Power Query
• Skilled with spreadsheets, data management, project completion
• Ability to present findings and data to different audiences up to the Executive level
• Large Language Model (i.e. Chat GPT/Co Pilot) and AI tool experience a plus
• Highly motivated
• Creative in finding solutions and overcoming obstacles
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Exhibit a servant attitude toward colleagues and internal customers
• Must demonstrate an understanding of financial processes, general accounting, and financial statements
• Team player while also excelling as an individual contributor.
• Fast learner with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to successfully manage multiple projects and tasks with various deadlines.
• Able to effectively communicate (orally and in writing) in a professional manner when dealing with employees and management.
• Positive minded change agent that stays on the cutting edge of technology and technical requirements.

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Minimal

General Job Requirements

• This position will work in an office setting, expect minimal physical demands.

EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.