Financial Analyst - SRM RECRUITMENT LIMITED : Job Details

Financial Analyst

Milton Keynes

£45000 - £57000 + Bonus

2/3 days per week in the office

Responsibilities:

• Deliver weekly sales reports for the 2,500+ store International business across UK, EMEA, LATAM and APAC regions
• Monitor and reconcile sales data, ensuring it is accurate and complete, working with the IT team to resolve issues
• Analysis on sales, orders and other metrics vs budgets and forecasts working with the International Operations, Development and Marketing teams to understand and explain variances
• Assist in the financial close processes (monthly, quarterly, and annual) for the International business, specifically focussing on sales.
• Prepare monthly sales SOX controls
• Support in delivering the annual sales budgets, and quarterly reforecasts including the updating of financial models and loading data into systems
• Contribute to continuous process improvements to ensure reporting is fit for purpose and information is timely and accurate.
• Respond to ad-hoc requests for international store, sales or other financial information
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure the integrity of finance controls, processes, and procedures.

Requirements:

• Part-qualified or recently qualified accountant in a UK recognized accounting qualification, with management reporting and month-end close experience.
• Sales planning, reporting & analysis experience within a multi-site business, experience dealing with large data sets
• Knowledge of Tableau and Essbase
• Experience in a Regional Accounting team in an international / public company environment.
• Highly motivated, self-directed, independent thinker with experience of improving processes.
• Proficient PC skills and experience with financial applications (Excel, Word, Hyperion, NetSuite)
• Ability to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment and to adapt to new situations
• Demonstrated ability to quickly establish trust and build relationships
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

This role offers a stimulating challenge and the chance to be part of a progressive team. If you are motivated by excellence and ready to make a significant impact, please apply