Financial Trading Analyst - MAT Cover Immediate/Urgent Need - 12 Months Contract Dargan Area, Belfast MCS Group are recruiting for an Interim Financial Trading Analyst to join a hugely successful Europe wide company in Belfast to cover a period of Maternity. 12 Months FTC Retail/Wholesale Sector The Company: Our client is a highly successful Europe wide Retail/Wholesaler company. The business continues to scale and is now seeking to add an experienced Interim Financial Trading Analyst to cover a period of Maternity. This is an excellent time to join the organisation as they continue their strategic global growth. The Rewards: As the successful Interim Financial Trading Analyst you will receive: £35,000 - £40,000 base salary plus benefits Hybrid Working Flexible start/finish times Opportunity to join a reputable global business undergoing continued growth. The Role: As the successful Interim Financial Trading Analyst you will report directly to the Financial Trading Manager & will be responsible for the following duties: Production and preparation of weekly reports to strict timelines (including sales & margin analysis and supplier income) Production of aspects of the periodic management accounts to strict timelines. Support the forecast and budget process. Assist with the quarter and year-end hard close process Business Partner with the Trading teams and to provide support on variance analysis, adhoc queries and supplier negotiations Any other reports/information as requested by senior management. The Person: The successful Interim Financial Trading Analyst will meet the following criteria: Qualified accountant or working towards membership/student membership of a professional accountancy body e.g. CIMA, ACA, ACCA Previous experience of margin reporting and variance analysis Previous experience of working in a fast paced environment Previous experience of budget/forecast preparation. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, especially with respect to large data sets Ability to plan and prioritise workloads to agreed deadlines Ability to communicate effectively at all levels Ability to work on own initiative. Desirable: 3rd level qualification in Business, Finance or Accounting. Previous experience in the grocery retail/wholesale sector particularly in the area of margin/ profit analysis Exposure to Oracle systems To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Clare Simpson at MCS Group Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs Not all agencies are the sameMCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google. Specialist Recruitment Consultancy Belfast | MCS Group MCS Group is a leading professional recruitment consultancy in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Search here for the latest IT Jobs, Engineering Jobs, Accountancy Jobs, Sales Jobs, Marketing Jobs and more. Skills: accountant part qualified accountant