FINANCE ANALYST / FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER / FP&A ANALYST
BLACKBURN
£40,000 to £50,000 + Great Benefits
THE COMPANY:
We’re proud to be recruiting on behalf of a highly successful and reputable business based in the Blackburn area. As part of their strategic growth plans, they’re now seeking to add a further member to the team and recruit a Finance Analyst / Finance Business Partner / FP&A Analyst.
As a Finance Analyst / Finance Business Partner / FP&A Analyst, you’ll work closely with the Lead BA who will mentor, develop and enable you to grow into the role that is designed to give deep insights into the business financial performance across the various operational divisions.
In addition to insights, you’ll informally produce recommendations to be shared with the Senior Leadership team to enable them to make data driven decisions to enhance profitability and margins.
You’ll also support longer-term financial planning initiatives and help shape forward-looking commercial decisions.
THE FINANCE ANALYST / FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER / FP&A ANALYST ROLE:
As the Finance Analyst / Finance Business Partner / FP&A Analyst, you’ll be working closely with other Business Analysts and members of the finance team.
Producing weekly reporting on sales across various locations and wages performance
Monthly reporting and investigation of KPI’s
Monthly review of costs against budget and analysis of variances
Development, review and investigation of KPI variances and performance trends
Investment appraisal and post investment performance analysis
Working with our BI system and Budgeting system to ensure the accuracy of the information
Working closely with IT and data teams to improve data accuracy, integrity and reporting effectiveness
Undertaking some Finance Business Partnering by working with on-location Division Managers to develop budgets and forecasts
Supporting the development of forecasts and longer-term financial plans
Attendance at meetings to review business performance
Detailed analysis of business performance to identify problem areas and opportunities for improvement
Preparation and presentation of financial reports to communicate performance to stakeholders
Involvement in ad-hoc projects and financial analysis as required
THE PERSON:
Essential
The candidate must be a graduate calibre and ideally Part or Fully Qualified (ACA, CIMA, ACCA). Must have experience in a role such as Finance Analyst, Finance Business Partner, FP&A Analyst, or similar
Must have 2 years + experience of previous work history within a transactional Finance / Accounts function
An excellent attention to detail is key as well as the ability to identify trends.
Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills
Confident, down to earth approach with good communication skills
High level of IT competency
Self-motivated with initiative and ability to work to tight deadlines
Full UK Driving Licence (owning a car is not essential)
Desirable
Experience of using BI and/or Budgeting Systems
Experience of Stock or Inventory reporting / forecasting
TO APPLY:
Please send your CV for the Finance Analyst / Finance Business Partner / FP&A Analyst role via the advertisement for immediate consideration.
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