Finance Analyst

Michael Page are excited to work with a global business that takes huge pride in having a track record of supporting their employees through AAT, ACCA and CIMA programmes to full qualification, and developing in a progressive setting.

Client Details

Due to continued growth, we are now seeking a Finance Analyst to join our Finance team at our Runcorn site.

As Finance Analyst you will support the sub-contracting team and produce a set of Management Accountants for the Business Unit on a weekly and monthly basis. Closely aligning the requirements of the Business Unit Management Team ensuring that reporting deadlines are adhered to.

Description

• Preparation of accurate, timely and user friendly financial and commercial information, including daily and weekly reporting.
• Assist in enhancing the business unit internal financial controls and procedures and support effective implementation within the Operational Finance team. Producing a variety of Revenue and cost reports that are used across the company to analyse sub contractor spend.
• Analysing the data to understand variances and work with the various operational managers to identify risks & opportunities to improve financial results.
• Producing accurate and detailed weekly finance reports and set of accounts.
• Use a detailed set of KPI's as business performance driver to improve the performance of the business. Reporting on revenue and cost trends and variances to support operations.
• Liaising with the Sub contract manager to ensure all Revenue and Cost are accounted for correctly in the week.
• Use the weekly accounts to produce monthly management accounts, through appropriate Accrual and Prepayments.
• To liaise with other departments as required ensuring the reporting deadlines of the organisation are met.
• Work alongside Managers within the Business Unit to produce various reforecast and budgets throughout the year. Presenting these budgets to Directors and Senior Management within both businesses.
• Ensure financial controls are in place to make sure interim and year-end financial accounts are accurate, working with external auditors in a professional manner when required.
• Continuous review of processes as intended to enhance in terms of accuracy and timeliness.
• To provide support in a number of general, non-specific areas to maintain the success of the business and on ad-hoc projects as they arise.
• To provide holiday cover for various Business Units.

Profile

• Studying towards AAT/CIMA
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office with Strong Excel skills.
• Practical experience of financial analysis and reporting.
• Operational accounting experience.
• Experience of working within the Logistics industry.

Job Offer

• Annual Leave 23 days
• Private Medical Cover - This gives you peace of mind, you have choice, flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa
• Pension scheme - we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer agreat contribution
• Life Assurance - x 2 your annual salary
• Wellness - Via our Employee Assistance Programmewe offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
• Eye Care Vouchers - We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
• Reward & Recognition - We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.