Finance Analyst
Your new company
Hays Accountancy and Finance are partnering with a leading and established Global FMCG brand to recruit a driven and dynamic Finance Analyst to join their site in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire. The role will offer training/development with progression opportunities suited to an AAT/CIMA/ACCA/ACA studier.Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will join a team of regional finance analysts and support with the preparation/analysis of weekly/monthly reporting. The position will offer a study package for finance qualifications with the opportunity to partner internally with a range of stakeholders.
Open to Account Assistants and Assistant Accountants who are looking to move into a Financial Analyst role, or junior Finance Analysts seeking a progressive position.
Your new role
Your key duties will involve supporting the Financial Controller in budgetary cost control, forecasting, variance analysis and reporting. Preparation of management accounts, KPI’s, ad-hoc journals, reviewing monthly accounts and supporting accurate weekly/monthly reporting.You will assist in variance analysis to aid decision-making, liaise internally with operational management to understand risk/opportunities, prepare expense reports, prepare labour reports and develop effective cross-functional relationships at all levels with internal stakeholders around the group.
You will support preparing budgets, prepare monthly cost reports, and manage relationships with third-party suppliers. You will support the Financial Controller and Financial Analyst teams in ad-hoc projects and analysis/reporting to support further company growth.
What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this fast-paced Financial Analyst role, you will need some experience within a similar position, key analytical skills with the ability to provide insights from data, excellent organisational skills, and strong communication skills to build both internal/external relationships at all levels.You will have key MS Excel skills, trained in a range of financial systems, be a self-starter who is willing to learn and adapt to company needs. Ideally, you will be studying towards CIMA/ACCA/ACA/AAT, and finance professionals qualified by experience will be considered.
You will be an excellent problem-solver with a key eye for accuracy/detail. Experience with SAP financial system and within the FMCG sector would be advantageous but not essential.
What you'll get in return
This permanent Finance Analyst role is offering a salary up to £32,000 per annum, dependable on experience based in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire. Benefits include study package for AAT/ACCA/CIMA/ACA, annual bonus up to 5 %, life assurance x 2 salary, generous pension scheme up to 8 %, progression/development opportunities, flexible start/finish times and further group benefits.A great opportunity for an Assistant Accountant/Accounts Assistant who wants to transfer into a Financial Analyst role, or a Finance Analyst seeking a new challenge within a well-known FMCG group.
What you need to do now
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