Finance Analyst

Job description

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a professional business which is booming. They are looking for someone to join on a permanent basis.
 
 
The role will be to assist the Finance Manager with all financial budgeting, forecasting & reporting in accordance with Group / Divisional timetables & templates, specifically:-

• The annual budget & business plan
• Monthly Profit, Balance Sheet & Cash flow and capital expenditure actual & forecast reporting utilising systems, tools & reporting templates
• Prepare variance analysis on actual / forecast vs. budget including relevant commentary
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and ensure that reconciling items are actioned and cleared
• Prepare overhead forecasts; review resource allocation and detailed transactions for accuracy and savings opportunities
• Maintain effective accounting systems and controls to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and analysis
• Manage the transactional processes with respect to bid cost/overheads to ensure PO’s are raised on a timely basis, costs are accurately costed at source and reallocation journals are minimised
• Working capital reporting, forecasting & active management
• Manage the monthly recharge of overhead costs to projects
• Manage Joint Venture recharges and monthly invoicing
• Schedule / attend monthly contract reviews and support the Finance Manager in interrogating performance and determining actions (and support) required to address performance issues
• Assist with client contract audits and respond to external audit information requests  
• Assist contracts with month end reporting when required including invoice/ claim preparation
• Assist with collection of tax requirements for FBT/Company tax
• Prepare ad hoc reports & analysis as required by the Finance Manager
• Stand-in for Finance Manager when required

 
Requirements of the successful candidate:-
 

• Preferably CPA or as a minimum tertiary qualification in commerce, accounting or business management
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in the financial management of contracts (number of years will depend on specific requirements of role)
• Experience in the construction, services or other relevant industry
• Sound knowledge and proven experience in effective use of financial systems and processes to service contracts
• Sound knowledge and proven experience in applying financial and accounting systems and processes to service contracts
• Experience of risk management

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