Financial Analyst - Kirby

Long Description Job Summary The job holder will be integral part of the finance team providing clear, accurate and insightful business/financial analysis. They job holder will also contribute to business planning and be included in project work and or specialist ad hoc reporting. Job Responsibilities • Build an understanding of the value drivers of the business • Create analytics around key performance indicators to facilitate qualitative reporting. These may include: o Business performance o Balance scorecard o Business development opportunities o Budgets and forecasts o Market and revenue analysis o Promotions and pricing o Capital expenditure approvals o Cash flow and working capital o Cost level analysis o Customer profitability • Provide clear analysis to incorporate within the monthly reports designed to allow management to understand key continuing and developing trends • Provide support in the business planning and forecasting processes • Liaise with business managers in areas of expertise and through confident and clear communication develop a trusted partner status through high quality support and decision aiding analysis Candidate Requirements • Professionally Qualified – CA/ACCA/CPA/CMA/MBA or equivalent. • 1-3 years of post-qualification professional experience within finance • Strong analytical skills; should be capable of identifying and interpreting key business drivers. • Sound knowledge of financial and management accounting concepts. Previous experience with ERP systems is desirable. • Self-starter, able to work across functions and in teams. Results-driven, with the ability to perform on unstructured assignments • Positive attitude and flexibility to work in a multicultural environment • Fluency in English; strong verbal and written communication skills. • Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint. Education