Summary: The Finance Analyst will support the Accounting & Finance department within the FMCG industry, focusing on financial analysis and reporting. This temporary role, based in Alfreton, involves collaboration with various stakeholders and requires expertise in cost analysis, budgeting, and financial performance monitoring. The position offers flexibility and the potential for permanent employment while contributing to a forward-thinking company.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and analyse financial reports to support decision-making processes.
- Conduct cost analysis, comparing costs against budget.
- Assist in budget preparation and forecasting activities.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders in the supply chain.
- Monitor financial performance and provide variance analysis.
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities (all analysis, no posting).
- Gather financial data from different departments.
- Provide insights and recommendations to improve financial efficiency.
- Assist with ad hoc financial projects as required.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in a finance analyst role.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in financial software and advanced knowledge of Excel.
- Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in financial reporting.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills to liaise with various stakeholders.
Salary (Rate): £24 per hour
City: Alfreton
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Finance
Detailed Description From Employer:
The Finance Analyst will play a key role in supporting the Accounting & Finance department within the FMCG industry. This temporary position, based in Somercotes, requires expertise in financial analysis and reporting. Client Details Our client is a medium sized manufacturing company in Alfreton. Description Prepare and analyse financial reports to support decision-making processes. Cost analysis, looking at cost v budget Assist in budget preparation and forecasting activities. Dealing with the supply chain, lots of collaboration with business stakeholders Monitor financial performance and provide variance analysis. Support month-end and year-end closing activities (all analysis, no posting) Collaborate with different departments to gather financial data. Provide insights and recommendations to improve financial efficiency. Assist with ad hoc financial projects as required. Profile A successful Finance Analyst should have: Proven experience in a finance analyst role Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in financial software and advanced knowledge of Excel. Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in financial reporting. Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Excellent communication skills to liaise with various stakeholders. Job Offer Hourly pay ranging from 18 to 25p/hr holiday pay depending on experience. Temporary, long term position possibly leading to permanent, offering flexibility and valuable experience in the FMCG industry. Opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking company in Somercotes. If you are a motivated Finance Analyst looking for your next challenge in Somercotes, we encourage you to apply today