Working alongside a leading Logistics business based in the North West, but known globally. They are looking for a vibrant, eager to learn Finance Analyst to join their team! This is a newly created role, generated due to expansion within the business as it has grown and therefore they need more support. Reporting directly into the Financial Controller, there is copious amounts of opportunity to grow and develop in which ever direction you see fit.
Key Responsibilities-
• Producing a variety of Revenue and cost reports that are used across the company to analyse overall spend.
• Analysing the data to understand variances and work with the various operational managers to identify risks & opportunities to improve financial results.
• Producing accurate and detailed weekly finance reports and set of accounts.
• Use a detailed set of KPI's as business performance driver to improve the performance of the business. Reporting on revenue and cost trends and variances to support operations.
• Liaising with the managers to ensure all Revenue and Cost are accounted for correctly in the week.
• Use the weekly accounts to produce monthly management accounts, through appropriate Accrual and Prepayments.
• To liaise with other departments as required ensuring the reporting deadlines of the organisation are met.
• Work alongside Managers within the Business Unit to produce various reforecast and budgets throughout the year. Presenting these budgets to Directors and Senior Management within both businesses.
• Ensure financial controls are in place to make sure interim and year-end financial accounts are accurate, working with external auditors in a professional manner when required.
• Continuous review of processes as intended to enhance in terms of accuracy and timeliness.
• To provide support in a number of general, non-specific areas to maintain the success of the business and on ad-hoc projects as they arise.
• To provide holiday cover for various Business Units.
Ideal candidate-
* Studying towards AAT/CIMA/ACCA
* Strong Excel skills
* Practical experience of financial analysis and reporting
* Experience completing management accounts
* Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
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