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Finance Analyst - Media Entertainment - Central London

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HANDLE RECRUITMENT

2021-12-03 07:42:41

Job location Barkingside, Greater London, United Kingdom

Job type: fulltime

Job industry: Advert / Media / Entertainment

Job description


Finance Analyst - Media\/Entertainment - Central London

Looking for a part qualified candidate looking to delve into a new Finance Analyst role within the Publishing industry. You will be providing business insight and value through management accounting and control, management reporting, financial planning (including budgeting and forecasting) and analysis for effective business decision support.

This is a great opportunity for a candidate looking to progress professionally whilst continuing their qualifications. The client is offering flexible working conditions

Key responsibilities:

Preparation of monthly management accounts across Marketing, Creative & Operations areas
Understand the nature of transactions and identify appropriate accounting treatment (referring to contracts if necessary)
Posting of month end journals and understanding the impact on both P&L and balance sheet
Maintain month end reporting models ensuring data accuracy
Maintain robust balance sheet reconciliations - investigating and resolving anomalies
Prepare monthly P&L summaries with insightful commentary.

Investigate variances to forecast and understand key drivers of performance
Continuously drive improvements for an efficient month end process
Proactively business partner stakeholders, providing support in all aspects of financial management (e.

g.

developing excel budget trackers, advising on PO coding)
Liaise with auditors and support external reporting as necessary
Prepare regular forecast updates and annual budgets, with insightful commentary
Work closely with the business to understand key drivers for monthly performance and future budget\/forecast cost tracking.

Be proactive in evaluation and communication of risks and opportunities to forecasts.
Ad hoc analysis as required
Key skills:

Part Qualified Accountant (CIMA\/ACCA)
A minimum of two year's experience in a similar role, preferable in a multi-currency \/ multi-territory environment
Experience using financial systems packages (E.

g. SAP, BPC) and advanced knowledge of Excel
Strong understanding of double entry book keeping
Excellent communication skills
Ability to solve problems with a logical approach.

Excellent attention to detail
Willing to take initiative and go that extra mile
Excellent personal effectiveness and time management skills
Self-starter and proactive
Apply today!

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are unable to respond to everyone.

If you have not heard from us within 5 working days of sending your CV then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for the position you have applied for.

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