Job type
PermanentLocation
ThameWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Part Qualified AccountantIndustry
EngineeringPay
Circa 50k
Senior Finance Analyst
Job Opportunity: Senior Finance Analyst – Direct Channel
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Finance Analyst to join a high-performing finance team. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, this role plays a pivotal part in supporting strategic growth and financial performance across multiple commercial channels.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead month-end balance sheet reporting, including intercompany and cash reconciliations.
- Submit monthly income statement actuals and forecasts with supporting analysis and commentary.
- Partner with commercial teams to support strategic initiatives and growth.
- Prepare and submit annual budgets.
- Support internal and external audits with timely evidence and resolution of queries.
- Deliver accurate monthly balance sheet reconciliations (stock, accruals, prepayments).
- Develop user-friendly reports to analyse revenue, expenses, variances, and trends.
- Own data modelling and dashboard creation using Power BI.
- Conduct deep analysis of historical data to inform future recommendations.
- Act as ERP system specialist, collaborating with IT on system enhancements and implementations.
- Review customs duty data for completeness.
- Drive process improvements focused on compliance and operational efficiency.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in accounting functions.
- Advanced Excel skills, including macros.
- Power BI proficiency with dashboard development experience.
- Strong communication skills across all levels.
- Proactive mindset with a drive for change.
- Experience in process mapping and change management.
- Ability to work independently.
Desirable:
- ACCA or CIMA qualified
- Coding experience.
- ERP implementation experience.
Competency Profile:
- Organised, structured, and detail-focused.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Self-driven with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving and influencing skills.
- Collaborative approach to change management.
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