Senior Financial Analyst, Accounting

Amazon UK; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join their dynamic UK Accounting team in London. This pivotal role involves managing accounting functions, enhancing processes, and leading cross-border projects while utilizing advanced technology. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, preferably from a Big Four firm, and possess excellent communication skills to engage with various stakeholders. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive innovation and best practices in financial reporting and controllership within a multinational environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with accounting and financial reporting in a Big Four firm or multinational.
• Certified accountant qualification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reports and analytics for management and stakeholders.
• Lead month-end close activities and improve accounting processes.

Skills

Accounting and Financial Reporting

Microsoft Excel

Communication Skills

Project Management

Process Improvement

Education

Certified Accountant Qualification (CPA, ACCA or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to become a key member of the UK Accounting team, located in our London office.

The role has responsibility for aspects of the controllership and accounting function in support of the EMEA operations. The accounting flows are operated in multiple legal entities with involvement of a number of stakeholders in different locations. In addition to the accounting and reporting responsibilities, the individual will drive cross-border projects and develop best practice in processes and controllership on an international level, with an emphasis on utilizing new technology and developing subject matter expertise in this area. They will also drive implementation of policies with the financial leadership team based out of worldwide Amazon locations.

Key job responsibilities

- Preparation of various deliverables to support both internal and external financial reporting needs, including analytic commentary and the preparation of supplementary financial analysis for management and other stakeholders.

- Preparation and review of monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and annual financial statements.

- Leading certain month end close activities, ensuring that relevant deadlines are met.

- Direct responsibility for improving accounting processes and controls for a business with a high volume of transactions.

- Actively participating in cross functional project launches from scoping through to testing and launch.

- Responsibility for actively engaging with a variety of stakeholders within the business, including technology and administrative team on business integration projects.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience with accounting and financial reporting, preferably gained within a Big Four firm and / or a multinational organization

- Certified accountant qualification (CPA, ACCA or equivalent)

- Proficient Microsoft Excel user

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Knowledge of IFRS or other accounting frameworks;

- Solid organizational skills along with an aptitude for information technology

- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

- Experience managing multiple projects with competing schedules

- Excellent communication and organization skills, including the ability to anticipate, identify and communicate risks to leadership

- Passion to continuously enhance processes and reduce manual efforts through automation or optimization initiatives.

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