Summary: The Finance Analyst role involves supporting the Finance team in South Lanarkshire by providing insights that enhance financial performance within the FMCG industry. The position requires analyzing financial data, creating models for decision support, and collaborating with the accounting team for accurate reporting. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a background in finance or accounting. This role offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working arrangement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse financial data and create financial models for decision support
• Report on financial performance and prepare for regular leadership reviews
• Analyse past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements
• Guide the cost analysis process by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures
• Recommend actions by analysing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses
• Work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analysing actual results with plans and forecasts
• Support budgeting and forecasting efforts within the company

Key Skills:

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Knowledge of financial reporting and data mining tools such as SQL, Access, etc.
• Strong fluency with Excel formulas and functions
• Strong analytical and data gathering skills
• Good business acumen

Salary (Rate): 43000

City: Lanarkshire

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Finance