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Financial Analyst

Employer
Page Personnel
Location
England, Oxfordshire, Abingdon
Salary
£35000 - £40000 per annum
Closing date
Nov 20, 2020

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Job Role
Financial Planning & Analysis
Sector
Pharmaceutical
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Our client is seeking an advanced Excel user and experienced Part Qualified Financial Analyst to join their Finance team in Abingdon.

Client Details

Our client, based in Abingdon, is an impressive business with a highly experienced management team with an aggressive growth plan that you can be a part of! They are an extremely commercial business, looking to hire an individual that will add value to their business by using financial analysis to aid them in their decision making. They are looking to increase their profit and gain market share over the coming years whilst having a strong financial backing and an enviably stable revenue stream, especially in current times.

To support this exciting time in the business we are seeking a passionate and positive person who can work well in a busy office and knows how to make a difference. We are looking for someone who is looking to develop and grow their skills while contributing to the success of the company.

Description

The Financial Analyst responsibilities will include:

  • Take an active role in the development and testing of new financial models
  • Support the wider finance team in the enhancement of business and reporting processes
  • Support the existing financial function in developing/refining meaningful and accurate reporting to a variety of shareholders and internal stakeholders in a timely manner
  • Take an active role in the development of key financial software and lead on testing software prior to use by the wider business
  • Maintenance of various Excel based financial models
  • Analysis and ad-hoc reporting on AR and AP, supporting the Margin Accountant
  • Responsible for various month/quarter end analysis tasks
  • Working alongside the finance teams and wider operational team to produce reports when required
  • Take an active role in business planning meetings and provide the relevant reporting to give the commercial information to the decision makers
  • Preparation monthly/quarterly/yearly forecasts and reforecasts.
  • Take an active role in the development and testing of new financial models and systems
  • Review of project information to ensure latest information is available and accurately reflected in the financial reporting
  • Support projects with analysis of costs, comparing them to budget and updating project valuations as required
  • Provide support in the development, implementation, and maintenance of financial KPIs
  • Other ad-hoc duties as required. As a small and innovative team we expect the role to develop and grow over time

Profile

The successful Financial Analyst will be:

  • Experienced with financial analysis and modelling
  • Highly advanced Excel user
  • Actively studying for an accountancy qualification - ACCA/CIMA
  • Has worked on Financial Systems projects previously
  • Experience in month-end reporting

The individual will need to have:

  • A strong focus and pragmatic approach to problem solving
  • Able to interpret both quantitative and qualitative data regarding projects
  • Analytical nature
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Keenness to learn and develop their skills further

Job Offer

The salary on offer to the Financial Analyst is in the range of £35,000 - £40,000 dependent upon level of experience and qualification. A study package is on offer for the successful individual.

Company

When it comes to recruiting and placing part qualified (PQ) accountants and transactional finance candidates, Page Personnel gets the job done. We have 200 specialist recruitment consultants who know the finance market inside out and can help you to find the right role or the right candidate for your specific requirements. As part of a network of 21 countries we’re also able to offer global insight and access to international candidates.

We maintain close links with institutions like CIMA and ACCA, so it’s a market we fully understand. Our expertise also extends to areas like credit control, accounts payable and payroll and graduate recruitment. 

 

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