Junior Financial Analyst

Roles and Responsibilities:Business Review Processes and Financial Reporting:

• Assist in the Monthly and Quarterly Business Review processes to ensure timely, accurate, and complete submission of financial data. Prepare and present the Quarterly Business Review pack with in-depth financial analysis and insights.
• Analyze financial reports and results, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement. Proactively identify potential business performance improvement opportunities, detect financial reporting issues, and initiate corrective actions as needed.

Data Analysis and Correlation:

• Conduct detailed analysis and comparison of financial and non-financial data, reporting on their correlation. Continuously monitor these correlations, highlighting areas of improvement, and promptly reporting any unfavorable trends that could impact financial performance.
• Analyze financial performance and results in comparison to prior periods, industry standards, and competitors, providing insights to guide strategic decisions.

Risk Assessment and Cashflow Management:

• Quantify the potential financial impact of risk exposures by evaluating various potential outcomes of events, including cash flow management. Support monthly forecasting and the month-end closing process in collaboration with the finance and accounting teams.
• Develop and maintain reports for upcoming projects, including ad-hoc financial reports to support strategic planning and decision-making.

Budgeting, Forecasting, and Strategic Planning:

• Support the annual Budget (Goal) process and Latest Estimates, providing accurate and reliable forecasts to facilitate the achievement of business goals and targets on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Undertake financial assessments and contribute to business development initiatives, including new projects in existing markets, market expansion, and new product launches. Assist in preparing a long-range strategic plan that incorporates organic and strategic growth opportunities.

Commercial Business Partnering:

• Act as a Commercial Business Partner by monitoring and evaluating commercial opportunities, assessing risks, and providing mitigating actions. Collaborate closely with various departments to assess potential new business avenues and maintain a vigilant approach to managing business drivers and risks for timely mitigation.
• Understand the market dynamics of various customer segments through financial analysis, adding value to the overall finance function. Report, review, and analyze various business risks, activities, and processes from a financial perspective, providing insights and recommendations to management as required.

Documentation and Process Improvement:

• Create and/or review manuals, procedures, and related user documentation to ensure that financial processes are well-documented, efficient, and aligned with best practices.
• Support continuous process improvement initiatives within the finance function, leveraging financial data analytics and cross-functional collaboration to enhance operational and performance analysis.

Qualification and Competencies

• ACCA (Affiliate/member), ICAEW/CA (Part-qualified), or similar relevant certifications.
• 1-3 years of proven experience in Finance / FP&A roles, with strong financial modeling and strategic analysis skills.
• Advanced skills in MS Excel, with familiarity in financial data analytics tools like Python, Market Intelligence Software, SQL, and SPSS, as well as dashboarding tools such as Power BI and Tableau.
• Strong understanding of finance concepts, including IFRS, UK GAAP, and corporate valuation methods (DCF, comparable trading/transaction analysis).
• Excellent verbal and written English, with strong presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Strong planning, organizational, and time management abilities, capable of multi-tasking and delivering results on time.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, providing financial insights and supporting business development initiatives.
• Focused on achieving goals, with the ability to prioritize tasks and drive performance improvements.