Finance Analyst Sheffield, England
Job description
Andy File Associates Limited is working as a Recruitment Agency on behalf of our client with regards this permanent position.
Our client is a large established supplier for OEM's of components, systems and services
Finance Analyst
Objective: To collect, manage, continually improve and distribute data in order to improve the profitability of the company
Job Brief
Our client is looking for a cost analyst to help them audit their expenses and find ways to make their operations more cost-efficient.
You’ll be the go-to person for cost analysis and you’ll get to prepare reports to help management make better decisions. To do this job well, our client would like you to be well-versed in data and financial analysis, and have strong attention to detail.
Ultimately, your job will be an integral part of their efforts to ensure profitability and business success.
Responsibilities
- Gather and analyze financial data
- Determine standard costs and investigate variances with actual costs
- Prepare detailed reports, both periodically and ad-hoc
- Help management make important decisions based on costs and benefits (e.g. investments, market growth, pricing changes)
- Create and manage budgets, and monitor spending
- Conduct audits on financial processes and transactions
- Monitor changes in processes or methods to calculate effects on overall costs
- Estimate product costs for existing and new products
- Forecast and analyze costs of processes, labor and inventory
- Suggest cost-reducing or profitable solutions
- Conduct market research to support future business planning
Requirements and Skills
- Proven experience as a cost analyst, cost specialist or similar role
- Experience in data, operational and financial analysis
- Knowledge of accounting processes and software
- Strong analytical skills
- A business acumen
- Great attention to detail
- Good communication aptitude
- Degree in Finance, Accounting or similar field; Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
Education
GCSE Standard of Education
Further Education A level or higher
Degree level
Vocational Training CPA
Experience
Proven experience in a similar role
Additional Knowledge
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel) packages
SAP Experience
Negotiation skills
Work Behaviour
Organisational Skills
Flexibility
Communication Skills (Verbal and Written)
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Attention to detail
Self confident
Personal Qualities
Reliable
Team Player
Discreet
Well-groomed appearance
Good telephone manner
37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday 8.30 am - 5.00pm
Good competitive salary
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £36,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
