Finance Analyst - First practice to industry move

Finance Analyst

• Annual Salary:
  Up to £57,000 + excellent benefits
• Location:
  
  Brentwood, Essex
• Job Type: Full-time, hybrid

Reed Finance are excited to partner with our client on their search for a Finance Analyst to be based in their Brentwood office. As a Finance Analyst, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Divisional Finance Team and the Regional Finance Director. Your focus will be on internal and external reporting, particularly concerning joint venture activities, maintaining financial control, and providing financial and commercial analysis.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Review and provide feedback on the outputs from junior team members, including month-end and banking journals, JV/JC funding requests, and debtor analysis.
• Coach and mentor junior members of the team to enhance their skills and understanding.
• Complete monthly management information relating to our joint venture activities.
• Regularly chase and report on outstanding debtors to ensure timely collections.
• Support the Divisional FC in maintaining a robust financial control environment across the Division, including the maintenance of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Provide technical accounting support and challenge to the Regions.
• Execute half-yearly and full-year external reporting requirements for the London Division and its Joint Ventures, building strong relationships with Group Finance and External Auditors.
• Liaise with the Commercial, Development, Sales, and Marketing teams to provide financial insights and support in line with the Regional Finance Director's guidance.
• Support the delivery of new initiatives aimed at improving current systems and processes.
• Handle ad hoc reporting and generate information to support joint venture activities.
• Provide general support to the team as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• New qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, financial control, and commercial analysis.
• Ability to mentor and coach junior staff members.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships across various departments.
• Proficiency in financial software and Excel.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

If you are newly qualified and looking for an exciting new challenge, please apply now.