Reporting Analyst

Location: LondonDuration: 12 Month ContractIR35: Inside (PAYE)PurposeTo assist in the preparation and control of company plans and budgets.

To ensure that the monthly and yearly reporting requirements are met in line with reporting deadlines.Main Accountabilities and ResponsibilitiesTo assist in the preparation and control of company plans and budgets.To ensure that the monthly and yearly reporting requirements are met in line with reporting deadlines.Assist in the preparation of the Business Plan, Annual Budgets and Forecasts in line with company requirements and deadlines.Preparation and monitoring of cash flow rolling forecasts within company reporting systems in order to achieve cash flow objectives.Monitor the working capital position of the company and suggest appropriate actions to management where required to optimise working capital balances.Update reporting systems with Actual, Budget and Forecast information in line with reporting deadlines.Prepare shareholder and management information packages for Actuals, Budgets and Forecasts.Preparation and analysis of monthly reports, including actual versus budget and forecast variance analysis.Prepare ad hoc financial reports by collecting, analysing and summarising financial information and trends.Assist the Line Manager in the definition of key Forecast and Budget KPIs, ensuring continuous update and maintenance of ad hoc management reporting for both actuals and forecasts, to guarantee clear, consistent and readily available performance comparisons.Review the appropriateness and accuracy of information within the accounting records for monthly, quarterly, half-year and year-end reporting and identify any shortcomings to the accounting team.Assist in the preparation of financial statements on a monthly and yearly basis.Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational training and workshops.Contribute to team efforts by performing assigned tasks and accomplishing related results in a timely and accurate manner.Provide support during various audit activities and engagements, including financial, annual and tax audits.Undertake other ad hoc duties as assigned by the Line Manager or CFO.Qualifications & ExperienceDegree in Finance, Business Administration or other related discipline.3-5 years of experience working within a Budgeting & Planning department of a well-regarded global or multinational organisation.Professional experience in different countries would be advantageous.Required Skills & CompetenciesKnowledge of accounting principles (IFRS) and practices.Experience with SAP or a similar ERP system.Advanced MS Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.Strong analytical and organisational skills.Professional with unquestionable integrity, credibility and character.Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.Demonstrated ability to work effectively within project and team environments.Ability to adapt to a challenging and evolving business environment, with a willingness to take on new responsibilities as the business develops.Strong interpersonal skills, including communication, persuasion, motivation and relationship building.