A leading manufacturing firm in Kidlington, Oxfordshire are looking for a part/newly qualified Financial Analyst to join the team.
All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying.
As Financial Analyst you will report into the Financial Controller and assist them to achieve objectives.
You will be responsible for providing accurate variance analysis for departmental budgets.
You will also have to explain results which are under or over budget.
As the successful candidate you will assist in the preparation of the company business plan and forecasts with reference to OPEX costs and provide an internal audit function to ensure financial controls are adhered to.
Main responsibilities Assist the Financial Controller to achieve its objectives OPEX
- Monthly Reporting and Analysis; Correction of errors; Review meetings with Budget Holders; Monthly OPEX Consolidated Actuals vs.
Budget report for FD.
Month End
- participating in Month End Close.
Monthly Reporting
- Produce a range of Monthly Reports eg for Budget Holders, Internal Dashboard (includes OPEX, Productivity, Headcount, Activity Focus, etc.) Hours Booking
- running and distributing weekly Missing Hours reports; monthly hours booking error reports and corrections; support for Administrators with hours booking issues Project Reporting and Managing in SAP Ad-hoc Reporting
- Produce ad-hoc reports as required (Hours & Productivity, Project Costs, reports for auditors, etc.) Liaison with external auditors.
Year End
- Upload of OPEX budget / Cost Centre allocations / hourly rates in SAP / etc.
Knowledge and Skills Essential Strong knowledge of SAP FI and CO Analytical, problem solving, presentation and communication skills Strong inter personnel skills and the ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written forms with internal customers.
Good working knowledge of accountancy principles Good oral and written communication skills Use of MS office and Excel in particular, plus knowledge of Google suite would be advantageous Ability to coordinate a number of tasks simultaneously, and to prioritise and work to tight deadlines A structured /methodical approach to all planning/tracking tasks Education, Qualifications or Training Part/Newly qualified Accountant Bachelors degree in business administration or related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience which has provided both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field.
Desirable Experience in an accounting/controlling department is desired.
Overhead and hourly rate experience preferable Additional requirements Due to the nature of this position, you will require DBS Security Clearance and be eligible for SC clearance.
Applicants must meet any/all requirements of Export Compliance Regulations.
Develop contact with Group colleagues and external auditors as required.
The Reward In joining you will play a critical part in delivering the most efficient helicopters for its customers, who serve, protect, save lives and carry passengers in demanding environments.
On top of your competitive base salary, you will have access to the following benefits below via our Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)
- single cover for employees paid by the company Pension: Employees are auto-enrolled
- contributes 6%, employee 4% basic Share Incentive Plan and ESOP.
Annual share schemes at company discretion.
Success Share, Discretionary Group bonus scheme (conditions apply) Bikes to Work (up to £3,000) (employee purchase scheme) Technology (employee purchase scheme) Mydrive (employee car purchase scheme) Den-Plan (employee purchase scheme) Health-care Cash Scheme Personal Accident Insurance (employee purchase scheme) Health Assessments Travel Insurance Financial/Legal Advice (eg, Will-writing; Lasting Power of Attorney)d02fcfcb-6df4-40ee-95cf-3eb059ce3173