Finance Analyst
- Employer
- Michael Page Finance
- Location
- England, Berkshire, Slough
- Salary
- £45000 - £60000 per annum
- Closing date
- Jul 23, 2019
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- Job Role
- Finance Data Analyst
- Sector
- FMCG & CPG
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Key contributor to the monthly and annual management reporting, forecast & planning processes.
Working with the businesses unit leaders to enable an understanding of local financial performance and developing consistent, concise forecasts and plan.
Client Details
My client is a global entertainment company that has been designing, developing, manufacturing, and marketing consumer products since the 90's
Description
- Month end journal preparation for general ledger (excluding accounts receivable, accounts payable and inter-company entries) for UK;
- Prepare the monthly management accounts and prepare and review analysis files to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the financial and management reporting;
- Review month end P&L market reporting and sales reports to be supplied to the sales team and management team;
- Hold regular cost centre reviews with the business unit leaders, and work with them to maintain departmental operational costs within budget, especially marketing and sales accruals;
- Assist on the budget/forecast submission and by preparation of the overhead budgets, working with the business unit leaders for UK
- Review the month end reports (G&A overhead focus) and comment on performance against objectives;
- Prepare account reconciliations for the UK entity on a monthly basis, and review with the Finance Manager;
- Preparation of the VAT return for the UK
- Preparation of Statutory Accounts and compliance with local GAP;
Profile
Required Skill Set:
- Ability to work independently, being highly self-motivated
- Strong organisational skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required;
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment;
- An understanding of technical accounting such as IFRS, GAAP and consolidations in a multi-currency environment as well as experience of financial reporting;
- Experience working with SAP and Business Intelligence to a high level
- Goal oriented to achieve targets through self-motivation, persistence & determination
- Part-qualified / Qualified accountant with minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience preferably in the FMCG industry.
- Fluency in English is a must
Job Offer
Competitive salary and benefits
Company
Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.
We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.
Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 155 offices in 36 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package. We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career.
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