Financial Analyst

Are you a newly qualified ACA/ACCA Accountant looking for your first move into industry? About the companyThe client company is a global retail group that offers a wide range of IT solution services and products. With their continuous business growth across Europe, they are currently looking for a financial analyst to further support their UK and European operation.BenefitsSalary - £50-55K with benefitsOffice location (remote working at the moment) - Central London (2 minutes walk from tube station)A very supportive and diverse team cultureTraining support will be providedAbout the roleThis is an amazing opportunity particularly for a newly qualified accountant to join as you will be one of the key members to drive and deliver the overall financial planning & analysis process. As a financial analyst, you will be part of a very supportive team and reporting to the financial planning & analysis manager as well as working along four other teammates. Your major responsibilities to be the followings:Oversee and work closely with various operations and entities in EuropeReview monthly forecast and annual budgetPrepare trend and variance analysis by comparing actual, budgeted and forecast performancePresent monthly financial results and findings to senior management Explain financial and commercial figures to non-finance stakeholdersProvide financial suggestions for future improvement and decision makingAd hoc project assignmentRequirementsDegree holder in Accounting & Finance and must be ACA/ACCA qualified from Big 4 or practice firmsMust have solid understanding and practical experience of IFRS 9, 15 and 16Strong aptitude for data analysis with an eager to learn and growAdvanced Excel skills (Pivot tables, VLookup) Post qualified experience and Power BI user would be huge advantagesRandstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003skillsbusiness analysis,financial analysis,variance analysisqualificationsicaew - acaexperiencenq PermanentFull-Time