YOUR ROLE
Our CL Business Control team, have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and data driven Senior Finance Business Analyst. In this role, you will support with the production of weekly accounts, financial KPIs and the continuous development of financial cost models against client portfolios, as well as supporting the Finance Business Partner with the consolidation of financial data within the relevant sector.
WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?
Reporting into the Finance Business Partner you will focus on validating information used in financial reports and liaise on a weekly basis with the planning managers and operational leads to understand and explain variations against regular reporting. The key accountabilities of this role will include, but not be restricted to:
* Sustain a working knowledge of volume and cost information sources, identifying & driving continuous improvements to financial data collection and reporting processes
* Lead and support a team of Finance Business Analysts
* Liaise with the Business Development & Solution Design teams to support new business opportunities and implementations
* Modelling financial scenarios to assist the Leadership teams to be able to make informed business decisions
* Frequent travel to sites (~50% travel)
* Approve management accounts, ensuring that checks are conducted, and the result is agreed with the Finance Business Partner
* Support in the monthly production of client financial review reports and presentations for use internally & externally
* Assist in ensuring invoices are raised accurately, queries are dealt with promptly and minimise overdue debt
* Ensure continuous development of the portfolio’s finance model
* Provide insightful and accurate information to all users of the Finance Performance Reports
* Produce, and oversee production of CEVA financial KPIs in line with the business control manual and assist in analysing and explaining the variations in KPI, budget and forecast performance
* Assist in the production & initial review of monthly outlooks, annual budgets, and forecasts as required
* Assist in the production of the monthly MBR packs and completion of files required for the wider CEVA senior management
* Review and validate balance sheets to ensure items are valid and supported by sufficient back-up
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Our ideal candidate will have proven management accounts and financial reporting experience, ideally within a customer facing role. You will be highly numerate with the ability to analyse and interpret complex financial data whilst identifying trends with the ability to positively influence decisions when needed. You will be willing to challenge and interrogate data in a considered and methodical manner.
You will be experienced in managing teams and supporting their development. You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to build trusted relationships and explain complex issues and information to financial and non-financial colleagues, be a logical thinker and natural problem solver. It goes without saying that you will be IT literate with good working knowledge of accounting and reporting software’s and proficient with MS Excel. Being CIMA or ACCA qualified would be desirable, however not essential.
WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?
With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package that includes competitive annual leave entitlement with a fantastic holiday buy scheme, pension and life assurance along with access to an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and money off vouchers for a diverse range of retail, travel and hospitality brands. There’s no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then please do get in touch to find your next role.
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