Graduate Assistant Finance Analyst

Posted 26 January 2023
Salary £22000 - £26000 per annum
LocationBarnsley
Discipline Transactional & Part Qualified
ReferenceHH/637062/GA
Contact NameHarry Horsley

Job description

Do you want to work for a first-rate, progressive, and advanced business where your limits determine the outcome of your career?

Axon Moore Finance Recruitment are very excited to be looking for an determined, bright, and keen Assistant Finance Analyst on behalf of an international manufacturing business grounded in Barnsley.

A once-in-a-lifetime chance to learn valuable lessons about controlling, managing, and reviewing the P&L and balance sheet of a large manufacturing organisation. Any aspiring accountant can complete their professional records of practical experience with the help of the role, which provides the fundamental experience needed. Your resume will undoubtedly feature the experience prominently for years to come.

Benefits Include:
  • 28 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Free parking
  • Up-to-date kitchen, new facilities
  • Full Study Support (towards CIMA/ACCA)
 
Your Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for review and analysis of P&L and Balance Sheet
  • Interpretation of financial statements to identify and report key drivers of performance to senior managers
  • Assist with the production of Rolling Forecasts and annual Budget covering both the P&L and Balance Sheet
  • Production, analysis & interpretation of periodic KPI reports
  • Assist with Business Partner requests and production of reports
  • Opportunity to develop the role to assist the Financial Systems Analyst with the automation of data analytics and application of data visualisation tools
    Involvement in Kaizen projects and initiatives
  • Ad hoc support across internal teams

Experience and Qualifications:

  • Undergraduate degree at 2:1/ 1st or equivalent, in a relevant subject (Accounting/Finance/Business)
  • Previous business or placement experience desirable
  • Desire for a long-term career in Finance
  • Strong analytic skills which allow the individual to quickly focus in on issues and apply proactive commercial thinking
  • Strong MS Excel skills
  • Team player who will support colleagues but be able to work on own initiative towards collective goals