Senior Financial Analyst

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Senior Financial Analyst - Process Flow, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Planning, Business Analysis

We have an opportunity for a Senior Financial Analyst to join Experis on a permanent basis. You will be working as part of our Employed Consultant team, on site with a multi-national technology company based in Central London. This is a chance to be part of an award-winning organisation whose key priority is investing in its people.

Experis Consultancy is a Global entity with a well-established team with over 1000 consultants on assignment across 20 clients globally. Our UK operation is growing and has very aggressive plans for expansion over the coming years. We form part of the Manpower group of companies that turn over $20 billion a year collectively.

Experis UK have partnerships with major clients across the UK spanning multiple industries; our approach is a very personal one, with both our clients and our own employees. We are passionate about training, technology and career development.

Role Summary:

The Senior Financial Analyst will conduct consolidation and decision support activities. This role will support, monitor and report on key performance metrics across the organization, including coordinating forecasts, monthly reporting and other standard process across the wider finance group.

Successful candidate must have proven track record of working in a high pressure environment and demonstrate the ability to work on several projects/deliverables at the same time.

Major Responsibilities / Accountabilities:

* Support the consolidation of Forecasting, Annual Planning, Business Analysis processes

* Partner with the wider finance Groups to achieve accurate and timely deliverables

* Support monthly performance/quarterly presentations

* Gather and prepare financial information and other data for senior management; including providing recommendations and suggesting alternative actions through insight

* Review financial assumptions ensuring they are reasonable and accurate and aligned to the businesses strategy

* Monitor key metrics closely and understand business drivers to identify and anticipate risks requiring corrective action

* Develop solid relationships with all areas of the business and demonstrate an ability to be an effective partner.

* Drive process improvements through identifying and leveraging best practices across the organization

* Perform ad-hoc reporting and analysis when necessary

Technical /Professional Skills & Competencies:

Essential Skills and Experience:

* At least 1-2 year's experience gained in Management Accounting or Performance Management roles.

* Familiarity with accounting and financial reporting

* Very organized and have the ability to multi task, managing time and competing priorities in a dynamic environment

* Excellent communication and people skills; ability to openly and confidently converse with senior management and influence all areas of the business

* Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously within the context of a complex, matrix organization to drive results

* Ability to synthesize information and present results in a clear and concise manner to senior executives

* A proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint is essential, with knowledge of Hyperion a plus

Education/ Certifications

* Professional finance qualification ( CIMA, ACA or ACCA)

Suitable Candidates should submit CVs in the first instance.