Finance Analyst

Short Description

Responsible for performing a variety of accounting duties, supporting the team to complete deliverables in line with the accounting calendar.

Job Summary

As a finance analyst you will provide accurate and data-based information on company’s profitability, solvency, stability and liquidity to help the company make well informed decisions, write reports and monitor financial movements.

Job Description

Typical roles and responsibilities include:

• Performing financial accounting, analysis and reporting

• Ensures accurate accounting in compliance with group policies and carries out monthly, quarterly and annual closing activities including sub-ledger closing

• Preparation of manual journal postings, finalisation of PandL, BS and reconciliations, Variance analysis and commentaries

• Consolidating financial data (for example budgets, income statement forecasts etc) and analysing against Colt’s financial goals to identify pain points and opportunities

• Providing recommendations to reduce costs and improve financial performance, in line with strategic objectives

• Assembling and summarising data, providing reporting on Colt’s financial status and existing / potential risks

• Developing financial models and conduct benchmarking, reporting on any performance changes over time

• Conduct process analysis, working with senior colleagues to drive continuous improvement

Skills

Education