Financial Analyst

We are looking for an ambitious qualified accountant wishing to progress into the world of Financial Planning & Analysis and management reporting.Initially the role will be split between monthly management account close and reporting duties, taking full ownership of our monthly management accounts process in addition to supporting our financial planning and budgeting processes. This will provide you with an excellent understanding of our business and lay the foundations for transitioning into a full time FP&A & Data Lead role within 12 months of joining. If you're ambitious with a desire for a varied experience across both area's of financial management, this is the role for you.A high-quality service must be delivered to senior stakeholders, including the Group Finance Director, Executive Leadership Team and the Board, to provide assurance that financial results are being appropriately booked and accurately reported, with financial risks versus forecasts being identified and communicated.This role is UK based, primarily remote working with some travel required to our London Office.What you will doInitially own the end-to-end Management Accounts process including invoicing, revenue recognition, consolidation and reporting pack creation.Support in the preparation of monthly management accounts, the monthly Board pack and all associated schedulesSupport the preparation of half-year and year-end close and related external reporting, ensuring quality, robustness and reconciliation between management and statutory accountsAssist in interim and year end external auditTransition into FP&A & Data Lead role reporting to the Head of Data Insights and FP&A with a focus on forecasting, financial performance & KPI reporting and budgeting. This role will involve partnering with all levels of the business to provide strategic insights to support decision making.Support the Head of Data Insights and FP&A on the development and delivery of timely and accurate management information for the Group Finance Director and other key stakeholders, often to tight deadlines with a need for a high level of accuracyAssist in the co-ordination and collation of Budget and Forecast processes throughout the yearAssist in maintaining the integrity of financial reporting systems and master dataRequirementsAt least 2 years post qualified accountant with an ACA, CIMA or ACCA accreditation with a proven track record of running day to day financial operationsAn individual who is confident in their presentation skills and able to partner with all levels of the organisation to help them achieve their objectivesAbility to multi-task and handle competing tasks in a fast-paced environmentAdvanced ExcelIntermediate Financial modelling & forecasting skillsAnalytical & problem solving skillsTrack record of Management Accounts process ownership/experience of transactional accountingProficiency in the use of industry recognised accounting software such as XeroDesirableInternational experience with subsidiary operations and consolidationsPowerBI experiencePrevious experience of Financial planning; Forecasting or budgetingInsurance knowledgeBenefitsCompetitive salaryGenerous 28 days holiday allowance, in addition to public holidays.For every year of service you complete, we'll give you an additional days holiday (max. 5 days)One Dynamic Day per month on top of your holiday allowance to spend time doing the things you want to do or simply catching up with life admin.Remote & Hybrid approach varying with the nature of your role.Life cover; income protection and participation in the company pension schemeAll employees are included in the company discretionary bonus scheme.£100 per month to put towards wellness activities.Annual learning & development allowance of £1,250 and free access to LinkedIn learning and Microsoft ESI learning platformsAdditional informationYou must be eligible to work in UK without restriction. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.We want everyone to be the best they can be throughout our recruitment process; if you require any additional adjustments please let us know.Please apply directly, we are not engaging the services of any recruitment agencies for this role.
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