Financial Business Analyst Peterborough, England
Job description
SHS are looking for a Group Financial Business Analyst to join our team. Whilst as a business we promote flexible working we do believe that this role will be most successful in its delivery with regular attendance to our office in Peterborough.
Do you have what it takes to be one of the SHS team?
We are looking for people who challenge themselves, to set goals, and go above and beyond what is strictly required of them in their role, to achieve these.
Our people passionately strive for excellence which you will see in their careful attention to detail. We are inquisitive and we like to understand, not just for the sake of more knowledge but to fuel our innovation in new products, services, and solutions for our customers. We call this resourcefulness, and a sense that perfection is only just good enough.
We believe that for you to enjoy success in your work, you must apply energy and focus to the tasks you have to do every day. We like to give you the opportunity to stretch yourself beyond your natural ‘comfort zone’ in the knowledge that you will be guided by your inner principles to do the right thing by the business, your colleagues and our customers.
Our core values: Hungry, Humble, Smart are at the heart of what we do and are easier to feel than to talk about. Show us these and we will enjoy having you on the team at SHS!
What do we do?
SHS is a group of businesses focused on providing practical, integrated, and responsive solutions to hospitals and healthcare settings. We have a world-class team with a global reach delivering some of the most innovative, clinically effective, and compliant solutions available. Along the way, we lead conversations with industry stakeholders to impart practical knowhow that will help organisations deliver better healthcare, faster.
What are we looking for in this position?
Reporting to and supporting the Chief Financial Officer, the role requires a keen ability to work at both Group and detail level. As a newly created role, it provides the new hire with the real chance to make their mark, push their boundaries and play a key role in the value creation journey in a Group that is truly innovative within their industry.
The Group Financial Business Analyst is an integral position within the finance department, taking responsibility and ownership for the implementation of appropriate policies, procedures and processes to ensure an effective control environment; providing key strategic information to the leadership to inform decision making and drive business performance.
The role will ensure strong accounting and reporting are in place throughout the Group.
What will you do?
- Delivery of monthly management accounts including variance analysis and insightful commentary
- Consolidation of Group monthly and annual accounts
- Delivering weekly and monthly reporting process including expansion of KPI data set and analysis.
- Presenting reports to business unit MDs, CFO and CEO
- Ownership and development of a group finance function, including group reporting, management reporting, tax and treasury and FP&A;
- Internal reporting, including consolidated monthly management accounts, and ad hoc reporting to business with the ability to refresh and develop reporting to ensure it remains insightful and fit for purpose;
- External reporting, including drafting of board packs and management of reporting to lenders, investors and other key external stakeholders;
- Accountability for cash flow and production of forecasts
- Key point of contact with auditors. Organise, manage and successfully complete annual audit processes with auditors including statutory account and tax computations
- Statutory reporting, treasury and tax management, ensuring compliant and timely filings
- Acting as the liaison for the banks and external accounting firm
- Development and strengthening of internal controls
- Management oversight of 4 Finance Managers who each are responsible for the day to day finances of each business unit
- Be the finance lead for the Holding company
- Drive annual budgeting process across the Group and provide on-going re-forecast position throughout the financial year
- Report to the Chief Financial Officer with timely and accurate financial information
- Production of relevant commercial analysis across the group (e.g. margins, pricing, KPIs etc.)
- Ensure compliance with all financial regulations
- Support each business unit in Framework applications and commercial tenders
- Adherence to the company management systems and QHSES responsibilities as defined within the ‘overview and context of the organisation’ document.
What will you need to have and do?
- Ability to maintain a high level of attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Technically strong accountant with a commercial mindset
- A drive for time bound completion of tasks
- Ability to work cooperatively with others to complete tasks and implement process improvement
- Proficient in using accounting software, ERP systems and MS Excel
- Ability to work in, and adapt to, a rapidly changing environment
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Essential – Fully qualified accountant (e.g. CIMA, ACCA, ACA or similar) with 5+ years PQE
- Essential – Previous experience within a Group finance environment
- Desirable – Experience of MS Dynamics
- Desirable – Passionate interest in the Healthcare sector
What will you get?
- A competitive salary
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Commitment to your Personal & Professional Development
- Contributory Pension
Most of all you will be a part of the SHS Family, who are a team of motivated and inspiring individuals wanting to play their part in changing the industry and making a difference. Inivos is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Ready to apply?
Does this role sound like you? Are you the driven, resourceful type who goes above and beyond to get results? Then apply today!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £65,000.00-£80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Peterborough: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you a fully qualified accountant?
Experience:
- Accounting: 5 years (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Peterborough
Reference ID: Group Financial Controller
