Rutherford Cross is delighted to be exclusively partnered with a global engineering firm to appoint a Financial Analyst. The business has a worldwide presence, having grown significantly in recent years through a combination of M&A activity and organic growth. This position represents a key hire for them in their West of Scotland operation. On offer is a salary of up to 50k +, excellent benefits, as well as a hybrid working model.

This represents a rare opportunity to join a PE-backed global business in a broad role that offers varied exposure which is not usually available to a first mover. You will also work closely with senior leaders and stakeholders who will play a key role in your ongoing professional development.

Ideally, we are looking for a newly / recently qualified accountant seeking a first move into the commercial industry from a Big 4 / mid-tier firm. The business is also happy to consider people who are qualified in industry or have moved to industry and are now seeking a new challenge.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Analysis:

• Supporting the senior management team with ad hoc financial analysis
• Collating financial reporting analysis requested from Group

Assist with Group Internal and Board Reporting:

• Fortnightly Reporting – Assisting with the preparation of the Group Mid-Month report, ensuring integrity of numbers and completeness of commentary
• Monthly Reporting – Assisting with the generation of accurate and complete commentaries for the monthly Group report, ensuring integrity of numbers
• Assisting with the production of the Group Monthly Reporting Pack for the Executive team, Board and other external stakeholders
• The above involves working directly with the GFC, CFO and the CEO

Involvement in the Group Cost Centre Forecast / Budget Process:

• Assisting with the coordination of the Group Forecast / Budget Process, including preparing forecast / budget instructions, creating reporting templates, producing the Group PowerPoint Pack and managing the overall timetable

Ownership of the Finance Structure within COGNOS:

• Administrating the group finance structure within COGNOS
• Performing routine systems maintenance and updates as required
• Owning future amendments to the Group finance structure resulting from M&A activity
• Building detailed system-driven excel reports for use by the FDs of the individual businesses within the Group and their teams

For an initial confidential discussion regarding this market leading opportunity, please contact Harry Young at Rutherford Cross on 07494 280 500 / [email protected].