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Senior Finance Analyst
up to £65k depending on experience and qualifications
Hybrid Working / Central London

12 month FTC + view to go Perm!!

I am recruiting for a Finance Analyst or Senior Finance Analyst to join a Global Retail Brand in London. This is an incredible opportunity to join a leading and global retail brand as a Senior / Finance Analyst. this role does have a view to go permanent for the right candidate and will suit a confident analyst who is able to communicate and business partner well with the wider team and business.

Reporting into the UK Finance Manager your main responsibilities include:

• Responsibility for UK Stores Portfolio encompassing the following for this area:
• Month end process, including balance sheet reconciliations and board pack commentary explaining variances to budget
• Presentation of monthly performance to the Stores leadership teams, demonstrating an understanding of variances against key KPIs
• Preparation of the annual budget and quarterly reforecast, working closely with commercial team
• Year-end reporting including preparation of audit schedules
• Responsibility for managing the accounting for and cash collection of all UK concession accounts
• Responsibility for reconciling Stores sales with the general ledger weekly
• Monthly business partnering with the UK Stores teams
• Business partnering with the Property team to ensure accurate reporting of our Property costs
• Develop existing regular reporting, focusing on the accuracy, quality and timeliness of information, with the aim of leading to enhanced business decision making
• Support the testing and implementation of new initiatives into financial reporting processes
• Compiling and analysing data as required to support business decision making and assisting the UK Finance Manager with adhoc analysis

Skills / Requirements:

• Part Qualified, Finalist or QBE Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with previous experience in Retail preferred but not essential
• Quality Focus and attention to detail - provide timely, relevant, and accurate insight within UK Retail for senior stakeholders
• Can build strong relationships across the multiple teams (both Finance and non-Finance)
• Strong organisational skills with a proven ability to prioritise workloads
• Can adapt and thrive in a changing and challenging environment
• Intermediate or advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Strong influencing and communication skills
• Good team player