Senior Finance Analyst

We have an immediate opportunity for a Senior Financial Analyst to join a well established organisation based in Horsham, West Sussex. You will be responsible for the accounting and management reporting including variance analysis, presentations & weekly reporting to the senior stakeholders. The role works very closely with the finance & the operational teams to ensure robust financial controls are in place and adhered to. Offering a competive day rate along with a hybrid working pattern.

Responsibilities:

• Support and develop one indirect report as part of an effective team providing timely purchase orders & financial data to support to the business
• Prepare & post monthly management accounts, including variance analysis, bowling charts and bridges to meet reporting deadlines and provide useful feedback/explanations of financial performance in alignment with the operation
• Compilation and distribution of monthly financial reporting pack in conjunction with the management team to provide financial and non-financial staff with useful financial data and KPIs as a foundation for sound commercial decision making and analysis
• Presentation/explanation of weekly & monthly results to divisional FD/MD and other senior personnel to enable understanding of profitability
• Oversee monthly CAPEX & Lifecycle reporting and forecast updates to ensure adherence to budget / model and data availability for change programmes/new business cases
• Responsible for the preparation of budgets, forecasts and five year plans for the contract to aid and assist accurate planning
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations to ensure controls are in place and being adhered to
• Deal with end of year audit queries to support the sign-off of year-end accounts

Our essential requirements

• Qualified or studying towards an accountancy qualification
• Experience of working with and supporting operational colleagues
• Advanced Excel with excellent analytical skills
• Management accounting experience gained in the service, logistics, construction, utilities industries an advantag
• Strong communication & business partnering skills
• Excellent eye for detail & accuracy