Financial Analyst

Reporting to:      Head of Finance Job Summary This is a high-profile role within the organisation working with senior members of the team with a view to aiding commercial and operational decision making.   There is a strong focus on business partnering and building strong and effective relationships across functional department and the wider corporate group. Tasks and responsibilities: Determines cost of operations by establishing standard costs and collating operational data Identifies financial status by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts Guides cost analysis process by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures; providing trends and forecasts; explaining processes and techniques; recommending actions Improves financial status by analyzing results; monitoring variances; identifying trends; recommending actions to management Reconciles transactions by comparing and correcting data Recommends actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; studying proposed changes in methods and materials Increases productivity by developing automated accounting applications; coordinating information requirements Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing publications Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed Liaise with cross functional departments to assess business information needs Develop reports and analysis based on corporate specifications Compile periodic reporting packs for relevant departments e.g. daily, weekly monthly reporting information Maintain historic record of business information for analysis and for records Ongoing analysis of profitability Supporting the preparation of quarterly forecasting and annual budget process Supporting financial analysis of tender bids and pricing decisions Supporting the preparation of financial models for investment purposes Job Requirements Strong organisational and documentation skills A positive solutions focused mindset Excellent interpersonal & communication skills Ability to work in small team and communicate with non-financial management Excellent Excel skills with an analytical mind Desirable Attributes Qualified Accountant/Chartered Financial Analyst with post qualified experience or working towards similar qualification Working knowledge of SQL Experience of Crystal Reports / Data Reporting Environments