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Finance Analyst Key Responsibilities Analyse Financial Status Compare and analyse actual results with plans and forecasts. Collaborate with the procurement team to contrast budgeted P&Ls with actual results at customer and trade levels. Improve Financial Status Analyse results and monitor variances. Identify trends and recommend actions to management. Review inter-month variances and costs against company procedures, including profit expectations and director sign-offs. Examine open reserves to identify trends and compare actual invoices against open reserves. Guide Cost Analysis Process Establish and enforce policies and procedures. Provide trends and forecasts, explain processes and techniques, and recommend actions. Enforce company policies and procedures, offering training to departments and team members to enhance costing practises. Recommend Actions Based on Data Analysis Analyse and interpret data to make comparative analyses and recommend changes. Collaborate with all business members to suggest best practises and improve cost-efficiency processes. Increase Productivity Develop automated accounting applications. Coordinate information requirements to enhance productivity. Support Operational Finance Supervisor Notify of any changes or additions needed for SOPs. Ensure smooth rollout of new tasks. Assist in writing new process SOPs. Conduct data integrity cheques as required (weekly, monthly, or quarterly). Ensure rates are up-to-date on the intranet. Finance Analyst General Skills Experience in the logistics sector is preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong planning skills and attention to detail. Enthusiastic, flexible, and self-motivated. Proficient in using computer operating systems (Microsoft Windows) and office applications (Microsoft Office), particularly Excel.