Job Description
We are recruiting a Finance Analyst for a leading FMCG business, supporting the UK and European finance team. This role is ideal for a part-qualified or newly qualified accountant who wants strong exposure to monthly financial accounting, reporting and analysis in a fast-paced environment.
What you will do:
* Run monthly financial accounting processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments and other month-end adjustments.
* Prepare monthly P&L and balance sheet reports for UK and European entities.
* Perform monthly variance analysis versus budget, forecast and prior year, highlighting risks and opportunities.
* Support monthly group reporting, ensuring accurate and timely submission of results and key KPIs.
* Assist with quarterly and annual budgeting and forecasting, providing clear, simple analysis for stakeholders.
* Work with the Shared Service Centre to resolve accounting queries and improve end-to-end processes.
* Help with audit requirements by preparing schedules and supporting documentation.
What we are looking for:
* Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ICAEW or similar).
* Experience in a finance, accounting or analyst role, with exposure to month-end and management reporting.
* Good Excel skills and confidence working with large data sets.
* Strong attention to detail and able to work to tight month-end deadlines.
* Clear communicator, comfortable working with both finance and non-finance teams.
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