Financial Analyst

2 months ago


Halton Brook, United Kingdom Hays Accountancy and Finance Full time
Job Description

Hays Accountancy and Finance is seeking a highly skilled Financial Analyst to join our team. As a key member of our finance department, you will play a crucial role in supporting the company's growth and development.

Key Responsibilities
  • Financial Reporting: Prepare and review financial reports, including the Directors' report, to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Financial Analysis: Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and threats, and provide recommendations to senior management.
  • Financial Modeling: Develop and maintain financial models to support business decisions, including scenario planning and business case preparation.
  • Deal Review: Conduct thorough reviews of deals to ensure compliance with pricing thresholds and gross margin hierarchy approval.
  • Performance Monitoring: Monitor key performance indicators, highlighting trends and providing explanations for unexpected variances.
  • Operational Efficiency: Investigate and understand operational expenses variances to budget, and provide recommendations for improvement.
  • Segment Budgeting: Oversee the segment budget process, ensuring all supporting documentation is complete and reporting deadlines are met.
  • Order and Shipment Reconciliation: Reconcile weekly orders, shipments, and backlog, demonstrating attention to detail and ability to reconcile large volumes of data.
Requirements
  • Education: Relevant accounting or financial degree and 4+ years of experience as a business analyst in a matrix organization.
  • Technical Skills: Familiarity with programs such as Oracle, SAP, or Hyperion, and excellent Excel skills, including macro writing.
  • Communication Skills: Confident creating and executing presentations, and strong commercial judgment and acumen.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Proven ability to work autonomously and interact with various levels of a business.