Senior Finance Analyst
up to £60k depending on experience and qualifications
Hybrid Working / Central London

12 month FTC + view to go Perm!!

I am exclusively partnering with a Global Retail Brand in London who are looking for a Senior Finance Analyst to join the team 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 at all levels.

Reporting into the UK Finance Manager your main responsibilities include:

Responsibility for UK Head office cost centres encompassing the following for this area:

• Month end process, including accruals and prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis
• Presentation of monthly performance to head of departments, demonstrating an understanding of variances on the P/L
• Preparation of the annual budget and quarterly reforecast, working closely with commercial team
• Year-end reporting including preparation of audit schedules
• Monthly business partnering with the head of departments and directors
• 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
• Good team player