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Agora Talent Ltd
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London, Greater London
Finance Analyst
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £30,000 per annum |
Overview
A leading retail business based in Central London is looking for a part-qualified/finalist FINANCE ANALYST to join their busy finance team. This role will support the Finance Manager in providing effective financial challenge and support to their business partner(s). This will be achieved via accurate, timely management and financial reporting information that will support the Finance Managers to advise their business partners on risks and opportunities within their function and enable informed decision making which will help drive improved performance and profitability. The analyst role supports the finance manager and will work predominantly within the finance team however there may be requirements for some business partner engagement at an analyst and manger level. The role will be required to provide accurate information appropriate for distribution to the key business partners in a timely manner, will be responsible for producing relevant management account information and maintaining their balance sheets. As well as production of the financial information the role is expected to have a strong understanding of key drivers, provide insight via variance analysis and highlighting and sharing clearly associated risks and opportunities. The role also needs to support the finance manager in the production and completion of all budgeting and forecasting deliverables. Responsibilities: To produce timely information for sales, margin, costs and stock as appropriate To identify risks and opportunities relating to sales, margin, costs and stock as appropriate To contribute the month end routines of the management accounts including journal entry and balance sheet reconciliations Provide detailed and clear analysis on trading performance including some recommendations to aid improvement. To undertake analysis for potential initiatives using financial modelling techniques Provide quality insight to performance via clear and concise commentary To become familiar with and report on KPIs highlighting risks and opportunities To support the budgeting and forecasting process. To analyse capital proposals and monitor and report on performance and retur To assess the possible cost and return on promotions / events both prior to and after delivery To interpret non-financial information and rework it into financial reports To produce reports which are easily understood by non-financial people To make recommendations to their line manager to improve reporting and analysis To deal with queries and requests in a professional manner The ideal candidate would preferably have relevant FMCG or retail experience and be working towards ACCA/CIMA.