Our company is a fast-growing global company based in Harpenden where we have our centralised Accounting function for International business. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Analyst to join our finance team. The successful candidate will support key financial controlling operations, including audit coordination, financial reporting analysis, statutory accounts preparation, budget co-ordination and the valuation of goodwill and intangible assets. The role will involve deep-dive analysis of accounts, reconciliations, and providing insights to support decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Audit Coordination
* Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors.
* Prepare audit schedules and gather supporting documentation.
* Manage requests from auditors during interim and year-end audits.
* Ensure timely resolution of audit queries.
* Support the preparation of UK statutory financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., FRS 101, IFRS).
* Assist in drafting financial disclosures and ensuring audit compliance.
Financial Analysis and Reporting
* Assist Accountant team in performing detailed P&L and Balance Sheet analysis on a monthly and quarterly basis.
* Analyse variances against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods, and provide commentary.
* Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through detailed financial analysis.
Support to the Accountant Team
* Assist the Accountant team with monthly close activities.
* Prepare and review account reconciliations for key balance sheet items. Investigate and resolve unreconciled items timely.
* Support the team with ad hoc finance projects and initiatives, including system or process improvements.
* Support on annual budget co-ordination.
Goodwill and Intangible Valuation Support
* Assist in preparing models and supporting documentation for goodwill impairment reviews.
* Monitor indicators of impairment and support annual impairment testing exercises under IFRS.
Other Areas
Identify and implement improvements in financial processes, controls, and reporting.
* Support system enhancements and automation initiatives where appropriate.
* Support on projects to enhance the Finance controlling function
* Supporting other adhoc Finance requests
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
This role is ideal for part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) looking to progress further with their experience and qualification.
* Prior experience coordinating external audits and preparing UK statutory financials.
* Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and FRS 101
* Prior experience around intangible assets and goodwill impairment
* Strong experience with financial analysis, reporting, and account reconciliations.
* High attention to detail, analytical thinking, and ability to work independently.
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
* ERP System experience preferable (JD Edwards, E1 or Enterprise one)
* Previous experience in a multinational environment or regulated industry (e.g., chemicals, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals) is advantageous.
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