Finance Analyst
Location: Basildon
Package: £Negotiable
As we continue our journey as A Forever Company™ we're looking to grow our team to provide more support for businesses.
Our team work exceptionally well together, delivering fantastic results month in month out for our stakeholders.
On a day to day basis you'll be:
- Producing insightful analysis of income comparing results to forecast and budget (including divisional analysis)
- Preparing commentary to stakeholders for inclusion in management packs
- Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts
- Reviewing the quality of data (inputs) to ensure accuracy of reporting
- Produce regular and timely mid-month reports to track performance
- Produce detailed review and analysis of the expense base comparing results to forecast and budget (including divisional analysis)
- Support the Finance Manager with the onboarding of additional divisions
- Support the Finance Manager with RMAR preparation and submissions
- Preparation and review of schedules for Sox reporting
- Performing month end reconciliations and providing account analysis
- Preparation of Board and Business Review Packs
- Support the production of annual budget
- Supporting the preparation of the monthly forecast
- Assist in the production of annual statutory accounts and audit
- Work closely with Finance Manager, Finance Business Partners and GRP Group Finance to support change and efficiency
- Contribution to ongoing continuous improvement of processes within the team
- To ensure accuracy, efficiency and professionalism when dealing with internal and external clients, including both colleagues and business heads
- Ensuring tasks are completed in a timely and efficient manner
- Liaise and build professional relationships - both internally and externally
- Other ad hoc tasks as and when required
- Opportunities to help coach and support Assistant Management Accountants
About you:
You'll have a solid grounding within Finance (ideally within a professional services or Insurance).
Your skill set will be well rounded and include strong Analytical, Numerical, Communication, Stakeholder Management and IT Skills.
You will also be comfortable in using appropriate finance related packages (ideally Workday Finance).