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This role is for a Finance Analyst in the Accounting & Finance department of a leading firm in the Technology & Telecoms industry based in Chertsey. The successful candidate will have a strong background in financial analysis, with a focus on budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

Client Details

Our client is a global leader in the Technology & Telecoms industry, boasting a sizeable and dedicated team of professionals in their UK headquarters located in Chertsey. This well-established firm is renowned for its innovative solutions and commitment to excellence.

Description

The Key Responsibilities of the finance analyst:

Key duties include;

• Ensure that all bookings are processed and offers issued to customers as approved by the business
• Ensure fair and accurate accrual bookings in line with accounting standards.
• Responsibility for the management of the balance sheet reconciliation and aging clearance.
• Review all bookings post-promotion and calculate any P&L / BS impact for reported sell out and work with the Commercial and FP&A teams to ensure this is factored into the SD forecasts in a timely manner.
• Manage the process of accounting for sales deductions and support the divisions.
• Ensure that these costs are completely and accurately recorded, correctly classified, that spend is appropriately justified and within budget/authority limits, and that supporting processes are efficient and effective.
• Working with AR team to validate and process of customer claims received and management of account accruals
• Support Commercial Finance Managers with data requests

Process and system improvements

• Continuous review of end-to-end processes
• Undertake project to review processes and implement automation of bookings process as appropriate for different product categories.

Profile

A successful Finance Analyst should have:

Soft Skills

• Exceptional attention to detail with data transposing.

• Ability to work in a high pressure environment, take quick and effective decisions and direct others.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively at all levels, get key messages across succinctly and work with others.
• Proven track record in demonstrating accountability and ownership; proactive approach.
• Strong reporting skills, display key information and convey messages clearly, concisely and with impact.
• Work well under pressure, with good decision making skills under tight deadlines.

Hard Skills

• Advanced excel skills (data handling, pivots, sumifs, charts etc).
• Experience of working in technology or FMCG sectors;
• Hands on experience of using ERP systems (preferably SAP).

Job Offer

On offer to the successful finance analyst:

• A chance to work in a leading firm in the Technology & Telecoms industry.
• An opportunity to be part of a dedicated team of professionals.
• The benefit of working in a modern and vibrant office located in Chertsey.

This temporary role offers a brilliant opportunity for a Finance Analyst who is looking to develop their career in a highly professional environment. We encourage interested candidates to apply.