Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst // Warrington - Birchwood // @£40-45k plus potential bonus // 18m FTC ( possibility of extension / perm)

Rare opportunity - phenomenal business, providing huge investment in training & development and the chance to collaborate with diverse finance teams across the globe.

Medlock Partners is delighted to be partnering with a prestigious manufacturing, e-commerce and retail brand which has skyrocketed in terms of their Global growth.

Whilst this is initially an 18 month FTC during a period of both new and ongoing system implementations and improvements, there is a genuine possibility of long-term career development beyond this period. This business has repeatedly demonstrated that they are keen to retain the best talent on their high-performing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a high calibre individual to join at a time of huge momentum and be part of their exciting journey. Ideally, someone who is keen to embrace operating within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will be liaising with a range of finance teams, from the EMEA Regional HQ to the rest of the Globe, forging excellent relationships and proving to be a valuable point of contact and source of insight and guidance across this innovative business. Key areas of focus will be monthly financial close, forecast planning and supporting with system implementation projects.

You’ll be a natural with finance systems and will possess advanced Excel and analytical skills plus a solid finance background. You’ll also have a desire to initially gain a broad understanding of the wider business. Being able to communicate with a diverse range of individuals from different backgrounds and cultures will be key as you’ll be explaining systems and processes, partnering with stakeholders to identify and work through problems, streamlining and improving as you go.

If you have the required key skills and attributes to run with this fantastic opportunity, you will find that you’ll receive significant investment in terms of the training, support and guidance on the various systems and processes to get you up and running.

Duties will include:

• Collaboration with global teams to drive system implementations, resolve system issues, and provide training and support to finance team members in the use of finance systems and processes
• Monthly financial close and forecast planning
• Review and maintenance of General Ledger - systems policies, procedures, process mapping
• Preparation of BI financial data to Oracle.
• Identifying and reporting variances
• ERP Sales Control account and BI Application reconciliations.
• UK P&L and Balance Sheet schedule administration
• Preparation of year-end audit information.

Skills and experience:

• Solid previous experience in a finance role (min 3 yrs), with real skills around understanding and communicating financial systems and processes
• Strong reporting skills and proficient at managing large data sets
• Good understanding of GL maintenance and links with management reporting
• Excellent communication skills across all levels and cultures
• Previous exposure to a fast-paced environment, ideally within a large international business
• Determined to embrace the investment this role will provide and motivated to succeed and excel in this rare opportunity.

The role provides excellent development and support, as well as fantastic benefits such as bonus, 25 days leave plus BH, Hybrid working (3 office days), gym on site, opportunity to work overseas, private medical, free products, amazing discounts, opportunities to be involved with high profile events in line with brand partnerships, plus much more...