Finance Analyst

Finance Analyst (6 Month FTC)

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 DOE

Location: Birmingham

Keywords: Finance, Analyst, Advanced Excel, Management Information, Stakeholder Management

Our client is seeking a Finance Analyst to join their dynamic team in Birmingham. This role offers an exciting opportunity to play a key part in the development and production of management reporting within a shared services environment. With a competitive salary of up £32,000, this position provides the chance to work closely with various teams, providing insight and analysis to support decision making. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their skills in a supportive and inclusive environment.

• Competitive salary of up to £32,000
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic shared services environment
• Chance to develop skills and contribute significantly to management reporting

What you'll do:

As a Finance Analyst, you will be instrumental in supporting the Reporting Manager in the provision of financial data and reports to all functions within SSC. You will have the opportunity to extract data from various financial & non-financial systems. Your role will also involve working closely with the finance team to develop a robust reporting structure that includes self-service and automatic report distribution capabilities. You will be responsible for monitoring performance metrics, balanced scorecards & information that highlights SSC activities.

• Support the provision of financial data and reports to all functions within SSC.
• Extract data from various financial & non-financial systems.
• Work closely with multiple divisions to develop a reporting structure that includes self-service and automatic report distribution.
• Monitor performance metrics, balanced scorecards & information that highlights SSC activities.
• Provide insight and analysis to support Management decision making.
• Understand the key processes within the SSC and embed internal controls & SOX compliance mindset.
• Assist in stakeholder management across SSC ensuring effective approach is developed & implemented.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Finance Analyst role brings substantial experience in a shared services environment. You possess excellent IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Visual Basic. Your ability to build positive relationships within Finance and across business segments supported will be crucial in this role. You are open to new and innovative ways of working, accepting of the need to become aware of 'latest ways of working' as well as having the tenacity to deliver 'modern approaches' when required.

• Substantial experience in a large business.
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Excel and Visual Basic skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships within Finance and across business segments supported.
• Openness to new and innovative ways of working.
• Knowledge of CI activity & techniques.
• Experience of working with Six Sigma or other similar continuous improvement models.
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence dealing with people at different levels throughout the organisation.
• Flexible approach adaptable to a changing working environment.

What sets this company apart:

This company prides itself on its commitment to innovation and continuous improvement. They offer a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued and encouraged to contribute their unique insights and ideas. The company is committed to personal development, ensuring regular feedback on performance is received. They believe in a balanced approach to work, promoting a culture of 'work hard/play hard' and encouraging their employees to have fun.

What's next:

Ready for an exciting new challenge? Apply now!

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