Senior Financial Analyst

Salary: £72,000 – £84,000 per year

Howett Thorpe are assisting a well-known IT business in the recruitment of a Senior Financial Analyst to work within this fast-paced FP&A team. Qualified, you will be a self-starter with experience in analysis, forecasting, and management reporting. This role is being offered on a 12 month fixed term contract with the possibility of it being extended.

Senior Financial Analyst – About the role

You will deliver high quality reporting and analysis to the EMEA Sales team on financial performance, fulfil corporate reporting responsibilities and manage the analysis of key P&L drivers to support effective decision-making. You will partner with Finance and Sales leaders at all levels to help sustain business growth. Key duties include:

• Business Partner support to EMEA Sales team including financial reporting and analysis
• Use analysis, business understanding and persuasion to support top line revenue growth
• Fully responsible for the monthly forecasting and reporting of Platinum P/L – Revenue, Margin and SG&A Spend
• Prepare financial and management reports for Corporate HQ and EMEA sales management team
• Drive improved transparency and accountability over P&L dynamics, with a robust framework for ongoing analysis
• Support FP&A Manager in other Ad-hoc requests

The successful Senior Financial Analyst will be

A qualified or part qualified accountant with strong academic record, possessing advanced excel modelling skills with experience of handling large and complex data sets. You will have strong analytical skills for interpreting financial information and providing insight in fast paced environment. Other key attributes include:

• Excellent communication and influencing skills (written and verbal)
• Confident dealing with matrix management structure
• Highly motivated and able to work at own accord
• Able to work towards tight deadlines under pressure
• Presentation skills and experience of Excel PowerPoint

Senior Financial Analyst – Benefits

• Hybrid working model with 2 days per week in the office (more if you prefer)
• On-site parking
• Private medical cover
• Pension
• 12 month role with the possibility of it being extended

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications, we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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