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Finance Analyst – Ayrshire
Global Organisation | Excellent Career Progression | Competitive Salary
Our client, a market-leading global business with a significant presence in Ayrshire, is seeking a highly capable and driven Finance Analyst to join their high-performing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional looking to take the next step in their career within a business that offers outstanding career progression and international exposure.
The Role
This role requires a confident and analytical finance professional with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting. You will be expected to challenge figures, push back where necessary, and contribute proactively to business-critical decisions. Strong Excel skills are essential, along with a high level of financial acumen and the ability to work with large, complex datasets.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare complex and detailed financial performance reports for both European and US Corporate stakeholders.
* Consolidate and report on large volumes of data, using advanced Excel and IT skills.
* Provide financial support to business functions, identifying and highlighting areas of financial impact.
* Highlight significant financial issues to senior finance leadership.
* Ensure the accuracy and integrity of business performance reporting, including: Labour and overhead performance, Budget and forecast analysis, Supply chain cost performance, Project cost/benefit appraisal
* Support the month-end close process through accruals and prepayments.
* Deliver weekly cost variance analysis.
* Drive decision-making through analysis of trends, risks, and opportunities.
* Maintain robust financial models to support the Estimate at Complete process.
* Build effective working relationships across departments to ensure the accuracy of financial information.
* Understand and apply principles of Block Accounting in profitability reporting.
* Support bid activity for new business opportunities, including financial modelling.
* Ensure accurate stock classification and support quarterly stock count activity.
* Liaise with external auditors and customers as required.
Candidate Profile
* Degree qualified with relevant finance experience.
* Accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or currently studying. (will also consider QBE)
* Proven experience in budgeting and forecasting.
* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Advanced Excel capability is essential.
* Proficient in SAP or similar ERP systems.
* Proactive, analytical and confident in challenging assumptions and figures.
* Strong relationship management and influencing skills.
This role offers a unique opportunity to join a prestigious global company in a pivotal finance role. If you're commercially minded, confident in your analysis, and eager to progress in a dynamic environment, we'd like to hear from you.
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