Finance Analyst - St. Albans, United Kingdom - SRM RECRUITMENT LIMITED

SRM RECRUITMENT LIMITED

Verified Company

St. Albans, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Exciting opportunity for a Finance Analyst ( ACA / CIMA / ACCA ) to join an iconic UK brand in the Leisure industry.

This role will report to the Head of FP&A. It is expected that you come to the office two times per week.

What's the purpose of the job?

Working across functions, the role will look to maximise the effectiveness of OPEX spend across the business by partnering with key Operational teams.
Manage a Capital Analyst and own the delivery of all capital reporting across the business
Support and challenge the Operational teams by providing clear and informative reporting, validation of operational expenditure and detailed forecasting
Continue to develop reports that shows OPEX spend for key cost lines across the business, and provides a narrative as to current risks and opportunities to stakeholders.
Ensure that a credible total operational OPEX forecast is created in line with the business cycles.

What will I be doing?

Partnering with key OPEX budget holders to ensure that they deliver the best value to the business with their available resources
Support and control the monthly capital reporting and project manager partnering process through the management of a Capital Analyst ensuring all reporting is complete accurately and on time.
Review the monthly P&L's to ensure that all key cost lines are in line with expectations.
Understand and explain OPEX variances vs forecast across key OPEX lines to Operational departments.
Improve the understanding of OPEX in the business through improved monthly insight and articulation through the monthly reporting process.
Ensure that there is a robust forecast process for all OPEX lines that is in line with Operational departments expectations and can clearly be articulated to senior management.
Review OPEX forecasts to ensure that they are achievable and in line with expectations monthly and highlight any risks or opportunities versus the current forecast.
Analyse OPEX and identify best in class performance across all lines and assist in the roll out of suggested improvement plans in poor performing areas via FBPs/Support.
Provide modelling and analysis on new cost initiatives as identified by Operational departments.
Carry out adhoc analysis/tasks as required by the Head of FP&A.
Assist with weekly reporting where necessary as part of the wider FP&A team.

How will I be measured?

The OPEX base of the business is understood through clear reporting of costs incurred.
Analysis is respected across the business and utilised by the operational team.
Relied upon by operational teams for support in controlling costs.
Considered as a supportive member of the head office team, both to other head office colleagues and operational team members.
Support the Heads of the Maintenance and Procurement teams in rolling out new initiatives across the business.
Clear efficiency savings generated in the business which in turn leads to limited year on year cost growth.
Considered the go to person for Operational OPEX and Capex.

What qualifications, skills and experience do I need?

Ability to influence a wide section of the business to deliver important business initiatives.

Qualified Accountant

ACA / ACCA / CIMA
Strong numerical and analytical ability supported by a relevant Accounting qualification.
Experience of working in a multisite company, having an appreciation that each location is different.
Ability to work across several different work streams on an ongoing basis.
Excellent communication skills to deliver the key messages from a significant amount of data.