Summary: The Budgeting and Forecasting Analyst role at Butler Rose involves supporting the Budgeting and Forecasting Manager in managing monthly management accounts and contributing to budgeting and forecasting processes. This position is a 12-month fixed-term contract with hybrid working arrangements, requiring three days in the office. The successful candidate will be responsible for financial reporting, data analysis, and collaboration with various teams to enhance financial insights. The role offers a salary of up to £51,807.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing the monthly management accounts process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Contribute to the budgeting and forecasting activities, providing detailed analysis and support.
• Collaborate with finance business partners and other departments to collect and consolidate financial data.
• Support the preparation of financial reports, providing insights into business performance and financial health.
• Analyse financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, and areas for improvement.
• Communicate financial information clearly to support internal decision-making processes.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of financial reporting systems and tools, ensuring they meet the needs of the organisation.
• Deliver continuous performance improvements across the function.
• Maintain accurate data, managing large complex data sets on excel and in-house systems.

Key Skills:

• Hold, or be working towards, a CCAB recognised accounting qualification with supporting CPD.
• Experience working on management reporting and the budgeting cycle within a large complex group.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for diverse audience engagement and collaboration.
• Strategic thinking ability capable of analysing complex data to develop solutions and make data-driven decisions.
• Experience influencing operational activities at both tactical and strategic levels across all areas of the business.
• Proficiency in Excel; knowledge of D365 and Power BI preferred.
• Uphold ethical principles including integrity, objectivity, professional competence, confidentiality, and professional behaviour.

Salary (Rate): £51807.00

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance