Financial Reporting Specialist

3 weeks ago


Horsham, West Sussex, United Kingdom Principal Full time

At Principal, we are seeking a highly skilled Financial Reporting Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our finance department, you will work closely with the Finance Director and Group Financial Controller to ensure the timely and accurate completion of management and financial reports.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Prepare various schedules to support financial reports, utilizing your analytical skills and expertise in Excel.
  2. Reconcile transactions by comparing and correcting data, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
  3. Provide management reporting for decision-making, utilizing your knowledge of financial systems and processes.
  4. Monthly reconcile stock movements and stock group analysis, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
  5. Assist in the preparation of financial accounts, working closely with the finance team.
  6. Deal with ad-hoc reports and queries, demonstrating your ability to work under pressure.
  7. Prepare monthly management accounts, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
  8. Assist with the year-end audit process, providing support and expertise as required.
  9. Undertake forecast variance analysis at agreed intervals, identifying areas for improvement.

Essential Skills and Experience

  1. Part-qualified or studying towards ACCA/CIMA or qualified by experience, with a strong understanding of financial systems and processes.
  2. Able to apply an analytical mindset in combination with strong system skills and a good level of Excel capability to manipulate data to meet reporting requirements.
  3. Able to complete tasks under pressure and in a timely manner while observing a high level of attention to detail.
  4. Experience of producing financial accounts, with a strong understanding of financial reporting requirements.

Person Specification

  1. Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  2. Good at listening and following instructions, with a strong attention to detail.
  3. Ability to deliver to agreed timeframes, with a high level of motivation and a positive attitude.
  4. High level of motivation, a positive attitude, and willingness to commit to our core values.
  5. Willing to contribute to the overall improvement and success of the business.
  6. Computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel.
  7. Numerate with excellent attention to detail, with a strong understanding of financial systems and processes.
  8. Ability to establish and maintain good stakeholder relationships, both internally and externally at all levels.
  9. Ability to demonstrate a methodical, organized, and flexible approach to work.
  10. Effective listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
  11. A calm, confident manner.
  12. Proactive approach with the ability to think outside the box.
  13. Commercial awareness.

What we offer

  1. Excellent induction and training program.
  2. Supportive working environment.
  3. Working hours 9.00am - 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.
  4. 23 days holiday plus bank holidays.
  5. Great social events.
  6. Day off on your Birthday.
  7. Free onsite parking.
  8. Pension scheme.
  9. Eyecare scheme.


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