Finance Analyst

The pursposes of this role is to analyse financial status by collecting, monitoring, and studying data; recommending actions.

Client Details

A global leader in their field of expertise, based in large modern offices in the Weybridge area, with free parking provided and very easy access via public transport.

Description

The Finance Analyst:

• Determines cost of operations by establishing standard costs; collecting operational data.

• Identifies financial status by comparing and analysing 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 analysing results; monitoring variances; identifying trends; recommending actions to management.

• Reconciles transactions by comparing and correcting data.

• Maintains database by entering, verifying, and backing up data.

• Recommends actions by analysing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; studying proposed changes in methods and materials.

• Increases productivity by developing automated accounting applications; coordinating information requirements

Profile

The ideal candidate for the Finance Analyst role;

• MUST HAVE HIGHLY ADVANCED EXCEL SKILLS (ideally Macro level, Visual Basic - VBA, Modelling etc)
• will have worked in a similar role previously
• have examples of using Excel to automate processes
• ideally be Part Qualified in CIMA / ACCA / CFA (although NOT essential)
• experience of SAP is also desirable but not essential.

Job Offer

The Finance Analyst role can pay between £35-45,000, + bonus, study support, pension, 25 days holiday.