We are looking for an Assistant Controller / Business Analyst to provide financial, commercial and operational support to promote growth, profitability and business change by working closely with key business stakeholders in Leicester.
About the role
On a day-today basis this is what you would be doing:
* Ownership and control of a key business area
* Manage financial month-end processes including accruals, prepayment and journal entries
* Supporting the Business Control team in both operational and financial decisions
* Prepare and delivery monthly management accounts and divisional performance results
* Provide analytical insight and variance analysis to explain performance against budget, forecast and prior periods
* Maintain and reconcile the balance sheet
* Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial policies
* Develop and enhance reporting tools
We are looking for somebody who has experience in an accounting, financial control, statistical analysis or a planning role to provide analytical, commercial and financial support also to support the cross divisional objectives of the Business Control team.
Here is a quick tick list for the other skills we are looking for:
1. Accounting qualification or experience in accounting, financial control r management reporting
2. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
3. Good negotiation...