Butler Rose is working with one of the largest housing associations in London and the South-East in their search for a Budgeting & Forecasting Analyst to join their team. This is a 12-month fixed term contract with hybrid working (3 days in the office) and will pay up to £46,000 to the successful candidate.
As a Budgeting and Forecasting Analyst, you will support the Budgeting and Forecasting Manager in managing the monthly management accounts cycle and contributing to the budgeting and forecasting processes. The role includes assisting in the preparation and analysis of financial reports and working collaboratively with different teams to gather necessary financial information.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in managing the monthly management accounts process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Contribute to the budgeting and forecasting activities, providing detailed analysis and support.
- Collaborate with finance business partners and other departments to collect and consolidate financial data.
- Support the preparation of financial reports, providing insights into business performance and financial health.
- Analyse financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, and areas for improvement.
- Communicate financial information clearly to support internal decision-making processes.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of financial reporting systems and tools, ensuring they meet the needs of the organisation.
- Deliver continuous performance improvements across the function.
- Maintain accurate data, managing large complex data sets on excel and in-house systems.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Hold, or be working towards, a CCAB recognised accounting qualification with supporting CPD.
- Experience working on management reporting and the budgeting cycle within a large complex group.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for diverse audience engagement work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strategic thinking ability capable of analysing complex data to develop solutions and make data driven decisions.
- Experience influencing operational activities at both tactical and strategic levels across all areas of the business.
- Proficiency in Excel knowledge of D365 and Power BI preferred.
- Uphold ethical principles including integrity, objectivity, professional competence, confidentiality, and professional behaviour.
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Please contact Cerys Kirby Thirlwell for further information
Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
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