Finance Operations Analyst
CFC
ERPSQL
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
ERPOracle
About the role
- Support the Global Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) function in providing financial analysis and business support to the divisional departments and Senior Leadership Team
- Prepare and manage the monthly consolidation of multiple legal entities globally
- Perform intercompany reconciliations and eliminations
- Ensure accuracy of FX translations and group-level adjustments
- Maintain and improve consolidation templates / models
- Assist with group-level reporting packs, models and dashboards for the business
- Support the year-end statutory audit with consolidation workings and support schedules
- Ownership of month end activities and supporting Group reporting requirements
- Prepare and upload month end transactions in line with all policies and procedures
- Assist with global quarterly forecasts and annual budgets to agreed timetable, including meetings with internal stakeholders, data uploads and bridging variances
- Support cash flow forecasting and working capital analysis
- Analyse variances and provide commentary, including risks & opportunities
- Prepare ad-hoc information as requested
Requirements
- Qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA) – or finalist with strong relevant experience
- Strong understanding of consolidation principles and intercompany accounting
- Solid knowledge of Excel, including pivot tables, vlookups & sumifs
- Ability to use own initiative to address problems and present solutions
- Professional approach with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Effective communicator who works well in a team
- Attention to detail with the ability to handle large datasets and provide insights into clear business narratives
- An understanding of own limitations with regards to safety of self and others
- A-Levels
- GCSE English and Maths – Grade C or above
- Desirable: Degree in Business or Accountancy
- Desirable: Exposure to FP&A, budgeting, or management reporting
- Desirable: System knowledge; ERP experience (IFS, Infor), Oracle/Business Objects, BI Tools
- Desirable: Examples of reporting, presenting work or making improvements
