Job Description
About the Financial Analyst role
We are looking for a Financial Analyst, preferably with experience within a manufacturing setting, and ERP implementation, to deliver accurate reporting, clear analysis and practical decision support across this engineering and manufacturing business.
The Financial Analyst covers management accounting, commercial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, performance reporting, a key area being leading Finances involvement in the implementation and optimisation of the ERP system.
The Financial Analyst is responsible for:
Management Accounting & Reporting, preparing monthly accounts and month-end close, posting journals, reconcile balances and support audits, producing reports, commentary and variance analysis.
FP&A, supporting budgeting, forecasting and scenario modelling, analyse revenue, margins, costs, profitability and KPIs, identifying trends, risks and opportunities to improve performance.
ERP Improvement, leading Finance input into ERP implementation and optimization, support data validation, migration, reporting and acceptance testing, improving reports, dashboards, processes and controls.
Financial Controls, maintaining controls, procedures and compliance standards, supporting audits and process improvement.
Ad Hoc Analysis & Projects, providing analysis, modelling and insight for Finance and leadership, and supporting projects and reporting tool development.
What we're looking for in the Financial Analyst
- Qualified or part-qualified ACCA, CIMA or ACA, or equivalent experience.
- Management accounts, financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting experience.
- Advanced Excel, ERP and financial reporting tool skills.
- Clear communication, organisation, attention to detail and stakeholder management.
- Manufacturing, inventory or cost accounting experience.
- ERP implementation, Power BI, SQL or analytics tool experience.
- SME, growing business or process improvement experience.
Benefits for the Financial Analyst role
25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the option to purchase additional holiday, 5% employer pension, contribution, Life assurance, Health cash plan, Employee assistance programme.
Only those who have been successful will receive a response within 5 working days.
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