Senior Finance Analyst

Sheridan Maine is collaborating with our client who is based in Weymouth to recruit for a Senior Finance Analyst with the ability to provide analysis and insight at the detailed and at more strategic level.
The successful candidate will join a welcoming and supportive team environment within the finance department on an initial 6 month fixed term contract.
Your main responsibilities will include:   

• Preparing and participating in the monthly accounts review so that all variances are accurate and understood
• Supporting with the preparation of quarterly forecast submissions, liaising with Finance Business Partners and the budget owners
• Providing input into the month end process to ensure accurate management accounts
• Ensure an up to date view on actuals and full year end forecast spend is available
• Assisting with the compilation of reports and accounting.
• Leading the monthly finance meetings with cost centre managers to present insightful analysis on current performance and future spend to ensure financial targets are met

To be considered for the position of Senior Finance Analyst, you should possess the following skills and experience: 

• The ability to present and explain financial information in a meaningful way to non-finance areas of the business
• Part qualified or studying toward an accounting qualification.
• Intermediate Excel skills for effective data management.
• Able to build strong working relationships with the management team
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail, prioritising tasks to meet deadlines.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.