Global Organisation seeks a Finance Analyst to join their team on a permanent basis. Reporting into the Finance Manager the purpose of this role is to maintain the accounting records and support production of management accounts and supporting statutory information for the Marketing business and the National Advertising Fund (NAD)
The Finance Analyst provides business support to the Marketing and Digital Marketing teams including the production of timely and accurate financial information, supported with analysis that allows the business to make better commercial decisions. The Finance Analyst would be a proactive individual who has strong communication and business partnering skills.
Duties of the Finance Analyst include:
Responsible for end-to-end preparation of management accounts for the marketing function and the National Advertising Fund to ensure a robust and clean close each month
Preparation and posting of monthly accruals and prepayment journals
Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels
Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are completed each period
Support in the delivery of monthly management reports to ensure accurate and timely periodic reporting to budget, forecast etc. along with a full understanding of periodic variances and assessment of all risks and opportunities undertaken with the relevant budget holders each period
Support the finance manager in the annual budget & five-year plan process for marketing and NAF to deliver a robust financial plan in line with company objectives
Support in delivery of monthly financial reporting for the NAF to be shared with franchisees, ensuring accurate and timely period reporting against budget and a full understanding of the variances
Ensure principles of allocation to the NAF are adhered to
Ad-hoc project and financial reporting work where required
Requirements for the Finance Analyst include:
Part qualified or newly qualified accountant
Strong understanding of core accounting principles, including accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations
Motivated and collaborative individual who combines strong financial acumen with a proactive, team-oriented mindset
The desire to challenge existing processes and implement positive change with a hands-on style
Demonstrate confidence in working with Excel and good analytical skills
Experience of producing and presenting financial information to finance and non-finance stakeholders
Excellent attention to detail
Responsive/agile working style with the ability to prioritise
Ability to effectively communicate at all levels and provide easy to understand commentary and investment papers
Hybrid working.
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