NLB Solutions are working with a large business in Watford to help them find an individual to work in the Financial Planning and Analysis team. The role will involve the analysis and reporting of management information. Key duties will include weekly sales reports and projections, 3 period updates, annual budgets and 5-year business plans.
They work 40 hours a week and 5 days in the office that is modern and recently refurbished. They have a well-established team in place that have been there for many years and therefore offer a large amount of support for the new individual. The role has come available due to an internal promotion.
Duties:
- Reporting of weekly sales and other management information, including updating the period projections and rolling forecasts.
- To be heavily involved in coordinating and managing from start to finish the 3-period update process, annual budgets and assisting with updating the 5 year business plan.
- Preparing periodic and quarterly P&L budget book/variances and various KPI's
- Become conversant and familiar with the functionality and structure of the AS400 financial planning module.
- Forecasting and reviewing daily cash flow requirements and updating on a periodic basis the cash flow and balance sheet projections.
- Responsibility for tracking and verifying bank, card charges, interest receipts and accruals.
- Involvement in managing and reviewing foreign currency requirements, including preparing the Mark-to-Market valuations at period end.
- Provide support and recommendations in gathering and analysing data metrics for ESG reporting
Person Spec:
- Currently studying towards a formal accounting qualification with a definitive and confirmed study plan.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including advanced Level Excel skills and good understanding of financial reporting systems.
- Strong analytical skills are required with the ability to accurately manipulate large amounts of data from multiple sources.
- Candidate must be a team player with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and be comfortable in liaising at all levels, including senior management, in all areas of the business.
- Attention to detail, deadline-focussed, good organisational skills and a flexible attitude in prioritising work tasks and ad hoc requirements are essential.
- Graduate, preferably with accounting / business background, but must have good technical and numeracy skills and strong mental arithmetic.