OVERALL PURPOSE OF A FINANCE ANALYST We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Analyst at our head office in Southall. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the successful candidate will be a key player within the Financial Reporting function as we look to drive improvements in our month end and reporting processes, while maintaining strong financial integrity and compliance. The role will be an integral part of ensuring a timely and accurate month end close, via regular journal processing, cost variance investigation, and being the key finance contact for operations. You will be part of a Financial Reporting team of 4, who support the business in the delivery of its goals through accurate reporting and business partnering, and will participate in the companys annual year end audit. REPORTING & KEY RELATIONSHIPS OF A FINANCE ANALYST Reports to: Financial Controller Direct Reports: None Other key contacts: Head of finance, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, External Audit, Operations management MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF A FINANCE ANALYST Work with financial reporting team to deliver a timely and accurate month end close Prepare and post key month end journals accruals, prepayments and other regular end of month postings Ownership of allocated cost centres recording, reporting and reconciling spend, ensuring that cost centre managers are aware issues and highlighting P&L trends and improvement recommendations on an ongoing basis Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations for key creditor accounts Assist with external reporting National Stats, financial stakeholders Involvement with year-end audit for your areas of the balance sheet Assist with preparation of budgets and forecasts Stock reporting producing relevant reports to assess stock provisions, stock wastage, purchase price variances and liaising with relevant departments to flag issues and insightfully report to management any risks or opportunities derived from this. Other ad-hoc tasks as required & cover for team. BENEFITS OF A FINANCE ANALYST Life Assurance Company Pension 50% Discount of Company Purchases 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Eyecare Vouchers Referral Scheme Long Service Awards Employee Assistance Programme EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS OF A FINANCE ANALYST Required: CIMA, ACCA or ACA part qualified (or degree 2:1 minimum in a finance, science or engineering subject) Desirable: Previous experience in a similar role, including demonstrably strong technical skills Background in FMCG Advanced Excel capability, including data modelling and handling large datasets. KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS OF A FINANCE ANALYST Familiarity with integrated ERP system and reporting front end eg. Dynamics 365 and Power BI Comfortable working as part of a team and with strong communication skills Ability to plan and manage workload to meet deadlines KEY MEASURES OF A FINANCE ANALYST Accuracy of balance sheet reconciliations Month end deadlines met Existing processes challenged / improved Business feedback KEY COMPETENCIES OF A FINANCE ANALYST Be a self-starter, demonstrates initiative and a strong drive for personal and professional growth Embraces change with a positive and adaptable mindset Actively seeks and constructively applies feedback to improve performance Able to communicate persuasively to both individuals and groups Collaborates effectively with colleagues to achieve team and business objectives Focuses on identifying practical solutions rather than simply highlighting issues Understands and responds to the needs of internal customers and stakeholders Displays openness, honesty and integrity in all interactions