Junior Finance Analyst

Posted: Saturday, 23 November 2024
Valid Thru: Monday, 23 December 2024
Index Requested on: 11/23/2024 07:41:51
Indexed on: 11/23/2024 07:41:51

Location: London, LND, , GB

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Hermes is hiring!

Description:

Key Responsibilities

Reporting and Analysis
  • Support Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to provide in-depth analysis, trends, and variances of financial performance to budget holders, highlighting key insights.

- Interpret extensive datasets and transforming the results into clear, actionable information.

- Maintain comprehensive analytical tools to oversee and assess business results and financial performance, including;
  • Thorough monitoring and analysis of sales, margins and inventory, identifying risks and necessary actions.
  • Provide dashboards and reports to budget holders.
  • Continuously improve the quality, efficiency and value of financial information through reporting tools, system automation and operational efficiencies.
  • Support P& L month-end and quarterly closings, prepare necessary accrual journals and ensuring accuracy of closing tasks completed by Coordinator and timely reporting.
  • Report data and support the closing pack for reporting Magnitude and SAP to Group.

Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Support forecasting and budgeting processes, working collaboratively with budget holders.
  • Develop predictive models to facilitate scenario planning.
  • Provide quantitative and qualitative support to budget holders, creating necessary tools.

Communication and Collaboration
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Communications, Real Estate, Operations, Merchandising and Sales, to gather information and align financial strategies with overall business objectives.
  • Act as a business partner with budget holders to review cost management and provide support.
  • Effectively communication financial information to non-financial stakeholders.

Other
  • Support and follow up financial stock takes.
  • Support retail enquiry and provide financial data.
  • Support internal control reporting (shrinkage, movements).


Qualifications and Experience
  • Professionally part-qualified (CIMA preferably or ACA, ACCA or international equivalent) or equivalent experience required.
  • Experience in financial analysis and business modeling preferred
  • Strong data analysis and data-mining skills, with hands-on experience using visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau), as well as financial and reporting systems.
  • Proven experience collaborating across a large organization to influence and inspire change.


Competencies
  • Outstanding rigour and attention to detail.
  • Strong organisational skills and effective time management with the ability to handle working under pressure and tight deadlines.
  • Strong ownership ethic and driven focus on accuracy and accountability.
  • Self-starter & problem solver, comfortable taking care of complexity, change, and demanding environment.
  • Effective communication skills and collaboration spirit.
  • Takes pride in work quality and continuously strives for improvement.
  • Displays energy and a genuine passion for delivering results in a growth company.

Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

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Benefits:

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