Finance Analyst
Reference | 232102720 | |||
Sector | Accountancy Jobs | |||
Salary | £38000 - £45000 per annum | |||
Town/City | South Ayrshire | |||
Locations | Ayrshire, Scotland, UK | |||
Job Type | Permanent | |||
Date Posted | 23rd Jun | |||
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Job Description |
Finance Analyst – Ayrshire Global Organisation | Excellent Career Progression | Competitive Salary Our client, a market-leading global business with a significant presence in Ayrshire, is seeking a highly capable and driven Finance Analyst to join their high-performing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional looking to take the next step in their career within a business that offers outstanding career progression and international exposure. The Role This role requires a confident and analytical finance professional with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting. You will be expected to challenge figures, push back where necessary, and contribute proactively to business-critical decisions. Strong Excel skills are essential, along with a high level of financial acumen and the ability to work with large, complex datasets. Key Responsibilities - Prepare complex and detailed financial performance reports for both European and US Corporate stakeholders. - Consolidate and report on large volumes of data, using advanced Excel and IT skills. - Provide financial support to business functions, identifying and highlighting areas of financial impact. - Highlight significant financial issues to senior finance leadership. - Ensure the accuracy and integrity of business performance reporting, including: - Labour and overhead performance - Budget and forecast analysis - Supply chain cost performance - Project cost/benefit appraisal - Support the month-end close process through accruals and prepayments. - Deliver weekly cost variance analysis - Drive decision-making through analysis of trends, risks, and opportunities. - Maintain robust financial models to support the Estimate at Complete process. - Build effective working relationships across departments to ensure the accuracy of financial information. - Understand and apply principles of Block Accounting in profitability reporting. - Support bid activity for new business opportunities, including financial modelling. - Ensure accurate stock classification and support quarterly stock count activity. - Liaise with external auditors and customers as required. Candidate Profile - Degree qualified with relevant finance experience. - Accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or currently studying. (will also consider QBE) - Proven experience in budgeting and forecasting. - Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. - Advanced Excel capability is essential. - Proficient in SAP or similar ERP systems. - Proactive, analytical and confident in challenging assumptions and figures. - Strong relationship management and influencing skills. This role offers a unique opportunity to join a prestigious global company in a pivotal finance role. If you're commercially minded, confident in your analysis, and eager to progress in a dynamic environment, we'd like to hear from you. Pertemps acts as both an employment business and an employment agency.  |
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