This role will work closely with the Finance Business Partners and wider finance team, playing a key role in supporting month-end processes, maintaining balance sheet and other reconciliation integrity and assisting with other financial reporting processes on an ad-hoc basis.

Key Responsibilities:

Management Accounts & Reporting

Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts in line with group timelines
Post and review accruals, prepayments, and deferral journals
Perform detailed variance analysis (actuals vs budget/forecast/prior periods) with clear commentary

Balance Sheet & Controls

Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial data
Perform and reconcile intercompany balances, resolving discrepancies in a timely manner
Maintain strong financial controls and adherence to group accounting policies

Planning & Forecasting

Support the preparation and maintenance of quarterly forecasts and annual budgets
Assist in analysing financial performance to inform forward-looking projections

Business Support & Reporting

Update KPIs and performance reports for the UK Finance Business Partnering team
Provide financial insight and support to UK stakeholders as required

Operational & Ad-hoc Activities

Approve banking payments in line with delegated authority and internal controls
Support year end statutory audit by providing documentation and clarification
Complete annual surveys and other statutory or ad-hoc reporting requirements
Support UK Finance Business Partners on ad-hoc projects and analysis.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting efficiency, and automation

Required skills:

Previous experience in Financial Planning & Analysis role with a MNC (mandatory)
CA/CMA qualified or semi qualified (preferably)
Exposure in preparing or supporting the preparation of financial reports, budgets and forecasts
Experience in working with ERP systems. SAP S4 and SAC experience preferred
Advanced knowledge in excel
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Experience in working with foreign stakeholders preferably with people in UK/US.
Flexible to support UK business hours
Highly organized with ability to work on own initiative, prioritize workload and meet deadlines

Senior Financial Reporting Analyst

Senior Analyst Accounting & Financial Reporting