Rutherford Cross is pleased to be partnered with a global renewable energy business to appoint a Finance Analyst. This represents a rare opportunity to join a household name brand in an analytically focused role that offers unrivalled career development and progression. Our client is renowned for its positive working culture and on offer is a superb benefits package, alongside a hybrid and flexible working pattern. On offer is a package of £53k + market-leading benefits.

Operating in an area of considerable complexity, to succeed in this role you will have a high level of commercial awareness that allows you to understand and interpret data to deliver pre-emptive, high-quality analysis explaining the key performance drivers and giving reasons for fluctuations in performance.

Ideally, we are looking to engage with either newly / recently qualified accountants looking for their first move into the commercial industry or qualified accountants in the industry seeking a new challenge. However, we will also consider finalist-level individuals provided you have commercial acumen, interpersonal skills and the ability to handle large data sets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing the process of accurate, timely and robust management reporting information for your business area (KPIs, Commentaries, Management packs and other ad hoc outputs)
• Ensuring consistency of messaging for reported results and highlighting areas for development, further review and challenge to the business
• Producing input and analysis on the statutory accounts process
• Preparing analysis and supporting documentation for External Audit in line with the Client Assistance Schedule
• Assessing new activities and products which could impact your business unit, and ensuring that adequate controls and finance procedures and processes are in place
• Preparing and submitting monthly / quarterly returns, including managing questions and feedback from reviewers
• Business partnering with senior stakeholders both internal and external regarding business unit performance
• Ad-hoc project work

For an initial confidential discussion regarding this market-leading opportunity, please contact Harry Young at Rutherford Cross on 07494 280 500.