Interim Finance Business Analyst

Interim Finance Business Analyst needed for a market leading, and instantly recognisable media business. The main focus of this position will be to provide financial support and analysis to finance teams and senior stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity for an established Analyst to get their foot in the door of a highly reputable, blue chip organisation!

Key responsibilities-

• Manages the service provider relationship to ensure timely and accurate delivery of monthly accounting tasks, supporting period and year-end close processes, and resolving issues with the service provider lead as needed.
• Analyse and provide commentary on Digital and Central functions' financial results.
• Review monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations.
• Supports Finance Business Partners in producing monthly data for consolidated submissions and performance reports
• Track actual spend vs. forecast and encourage adoption of self-service tools
• Contribute to rolling cashflow forecast preparation
• Continuously review, recommend, and implement business process and system improvements.
• Provide ad-hoc analysis and support for business activities and projects

Candidate requirements

• Qualified accountant - CIMA, ACA, ACCA or similar
• Have strong financial and management accounting experience within in a multi-national organisation
• Previous experience of financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting, and business partnering
• Strong numerical and analytical skills reflecting an ability to manipulate and interpret data
• Ability to take complex data/principles and to communicate these in an understandable way
• Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.