Job Purpose:
The MSG cost finance analyst role will provide cost analysis, reporting & planning for the Markerstudy group. It will give key stakeholders and Directors insight into the cost base and strategic investments, providing them with timely, accurate & consistent information. It will also work closely with the business to identify, validate & deliver cost savings.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
Business Performance
* Work with Controllership team to review month end results and review of journals/accruals;
* Produce high quality month end and forecast output with clear & concise commentary. Prepare variance analysis, understanding key drivers and one-off items;
* Working with the business to identify & develop potential opportunities, supporting business case creation, validating benefits and working closely with management to track delivery.
* Use KPIs to measure and challenge business cost performance;
* Support the budgeting process for MSG including rolling forecasts (FTE, staff and non-staff costs);
* Work collaboratively across the Finance team to ensure consistency and shared knowledge;
* Investigate cost performance issues and create ad hoc analysis to add to business intelligence;
* Business partner key stakeholders & Directors across MSG;
Customer
* Seek to deliver excellent and consistent customer service, providing relevant analysis to ensure decision making is underpinned by quality information;
* Build strong relationships across the Business Areas;
* Drive accountability, delivery of business targets & identify opportunities for additional value.
People
* Undertake continuous personal development to ensure that MSG behaviours are demonstrated effectively and that skills and knowledge are up to date
Organisational Effectiveness
* Support the delivery financial performance reporting to the Board, Exco, Group and internal customers ensuring high quality, accurate information on a timely basis;
* Update and maintain relevant forecasting and planning models and materials including process documents;
* Continue to find ways of improving our own business intelligence, to understand why and what is happening, therefore giving us the insight to affect future outcomes;
* Undertake quality control checks / audits to ensure model governance requirements for key models are maintained within the team;
Standard Accountabilities
* To actively support and encourage at all times, compliance with our quality principles, company policies and best practice in security, legal and regulatory requirements
* To safeguard information, paying particular attention to customer and employee data and business sensitive information
* To be aware of and understand Atlanta’s Whistleblowing Procedure and Code of Conduct. To question and act upon concerns about malpractice or wrongdoing by following the Atlanta’s Whistleblowing Procedure
* Maintain a positive and solution oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback.
* In all internal and external contact, present a professional and positive image of the department, the team and the company as well as maintaining mutually constructive, positive and beneficial relationships.
* Take all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality.
* Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role.
Skills And Experience
* Strong numerical skills
* Strong communication, presentation and influencing skills, including with non-finance stakeholders
* Clear thinker with the ability to present simple analysis from complex data
* Ability to work well under pressure and manage to tight deadlines
* High degree of integrity and credibility with senior management
* Team player
* Self-starter with a strong sense of urgency and follow up
* Good Excel & PowerPoint skills
Desirable
* Experience of financial analysis and cost planning in previous organisations
* Degree qualified
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