Rutherford Cross is delighted to be working with a leading drinks business to appoint an Operations Finance Analyst. This is an exceptional opportunity for a recently qualified accountant looking to join a business with a track record for providing career development.

The purpose of the role is to support the Global Operations Business Unit by providing and driving improvements in financial and management reporting and analysis. The post-holder will ensure accurate and timely information is available when required to support business decisions and to provide insight to current business performance.

Responsibilities:

• Support the analysis of operational results for month end reports, including the generation and review of KPI reporting to ensure that performance monitoring and decision-making is of the highest standard
• Support the delivery of the annual reporting timetable including strategic and annual plans to produce the Budget, Rolling Latest Estimates and Five-Year Plans to ensure high quality of processes and plans at the cost centre level, in accordance with group guidelines
• Support the implementation of appropriate business analysis to identify trends, opportunities and risks, including analysis and follow up of month end reporting
• Collation and communication of ad hoc analysis or explanations
• Assess processes, reporting formats and KPIs and recommend and implement improvements, standardisation and automation where applicable
• Support the delivery of change or improvement projects including ensuring changes are communicated and understood by all relevant stakeholders
• Review, produce and implement key financial and non-financial internal controls and procedures for the function in accordance with the processes, financial standards, procedures, and governance defined by Central Finance Team
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal/external customers to maximise stakeholder engagement and the quality-of-service provision

On offer:

•  A competitive salary circa £50k
• 34 days annual leave including public holidays, with additional option to buy/sell up to one week
• Company bonus scheme
• Private Health Insurance
• Defined Contribution pension scheme with employer contributions of 8%/10% where employees contribute 4%/5% respectively
• 8x salary life assurance scheme
• Generous personal product allowance and discounts
• Access to a number of corporate discounts, wellness resources and cycle to work scheme

For more information on the role, please contact Jonathan Donnelly at Rutherford Cross: [email protected]

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.