Finance Analyst

Overview

An established organisation in the retail industry have recently approached Mitchell Adam for assistance with their search for a talented and analytical Finance Analyst to join their charismatic and intelligent finance department. The organisation has a deep care for their staff and their surroundings, they have a brilliant social responsibility programme where they invest a percentage of their revenue each year into local institutions and communities. Their offices are located near the Birmingham Airport, and are easily accessible via car and train as a result of their free on-site parking and local transport hubs.

The organisation has a social culture which they are very proud of, they often have regular team social meetings and always look to encourage events which promote chemistry within the group. As a Finance Analyst, you will be an integral component of the finance function of this branch. Your responsibilities will see you producing a variety of detailed comprehensive reports. This includes producing reports on costs and overheads, of various projects and budget v actuals analysis. Your insight will be valued, and in budgeting and forecasting meetings your commentary on the financial health of the organisation will be listened to and considered. The business has a brilliant benefits package which will help you on your journey to becoming a chartered accountant as a result of their generous study support package. As this role is a Finance Analyst position, any prior experience of working in accounting and completing month end responsibilities is essential.

• To have experience completing month end tasks such as posting journals, completing reconciliations and producing detailed variance analysis. Due to the finance aspect of this position, prior experience in these tasks is a key component of the role.
• To be either actively studying an accounting qualification such as ACCA or CIMA, or to have already completed a decent number of examinations in this field. Alternatively, if you believe yourself to be "Qualified by Experience" please do feel free to apply.
• To be confident and proficient on Microsoft Excel, to be able to utilise the functions of "Pivot Tables" and "Vlookups". To have exposure and experience with "Macros" would be ideal but not required.
• To be confident in your own abilities. This is an organisation that provide some fantastic opportunities for its staff, but it requires an individual who can produce a high quality of work to achieve these goals.

• A pathway for some invaluable career progression. This organisation believe in providing opportunities within, and only look for external candidates once they have first provided the opportunity for internal members to step up.
• A lucrative benefits package, including a generous study support package and a strong employer pension contribution. No matter your priorities in your career, there is something in this package for everyone. There is also the option to work in a hybrid working style in this organisation.
• The chance to brush shoulders with senior stakeholders, including the Finance Director and CFO. This exposure will not only provide you with an opportunity to showcase your skills and abilities, but will also provide you with additional experience in interacting with individuals from different backgrounds.
• The opportunity to work for a fantastic team, one that will provide you with the support and assistance that can help you develop into a senior and experienced member of the team and reliable figure in the organisation.

An established organisation in Birmingham have began their search for a talented and experienced Finance Analyst. They are looking for an individual who has started their further studies in an accounting qualification and offer study support and a hybrid working style.