Group Financial Analyst

Posted 17 August 2018
Salary £45000.00 - £50000.00 per annum + benefits
Location
Job type Permanent
Discipline Accounting & Finance
ReferenceBBBH12967_1534494345
Contact NameFrankie Whitby

Job description

My client a Global Leading Media business based in the City of London is looking for a Group Financial Analyst to join their head office team.


Reporting to the Finance Manager the Group Financial Analyst will be responsible for:

  • Assist in the preparation and analysis of weekly results to the CFO
  • To assist in the logistics of the weekly reporting process and execute systems changes
  • Investigate and solve any variances which arise during the weekly reporting process
  • Assist with investigating variances in results against expectations with other finance staff
  • Completion of the month end process including system and organisational assistance
  • Consolidation of the groups numbers and the reporting required to support the sign off process
  • Offering assistance to teams where required and liaising with TM1 development team for problem resolution
  • Ensuring the Finance Manager is made aware of any problems or delays
  • Ensuring consolidation, tax and cash flow teams receive numbers at the end of each reporting cycle in line with the timetable
  • Supporting the on-going development of reporting outputs and monthly review process
  • Assist in the completion of US narrative explaining variances
  • Providing systems and organisational assistance around the Budget and Forecast process
  • Consolidation of the group numbers and the reporting required to support the sign-off process
  • Ensuring the Finance Manager is made aware of any problems or delays
  • Assist in the systems and process improvements with a view to making the process more efficient
  • Assist in updating and maintaining the rolling forecast and tracking of mitigating action
  • Supporting the budgeting and forecast cycles
  • Assist in update and maintenance of forecast/budget books
  • Assisting with analysis and completion of narratives for the quarter end conference call
  • Providing ad hoc support to the Finance Manager and Head of Finance where required
  • Ensure TM1 cubes reconcile at the end of each reporting cycle and investigate any discrepancies between TM1 cubes
  • Own the TM1 development list and work with the TM1 team to drive changes
  • Identifying and developing process improvements and investigating solutions via TM1 development

You will be a:

  • Newly qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
  • Commercially aware with strong accounting skills
  • Strong excel
  • Experience working within a fast paced environment