Rutherford Cross is delighted to be working with a leading brand to recruit for an Operations Financial Analyst for a fixed term period of 12 months. Working for an innovative and high growth company who are very values driven, this will be an opportunity to support the business through a period of change and gain broad exposure across a wide range of duties in finance. The main focus of the role will be to provide and drive improvements in financial and management reporting analysis which will support the Global Operations Business Unit. You will provide accurate information which will support business decision making. A summary of some of the key duties of the role are below:

• Generating and reviewing kpi reporting which will feed into the consolidated global operational results for month end reporting
• Support with the annual reporting timetable which will include strategic and annual plans to produce the consolidated Operations Budget, Latest Estimates and 5 Year Plans
• Carrying out analysis to identify trends, opportunities and risks, including analysis and follow up of month end reporting. Communication of analysis/explanations
• Recommend and implement improvements around processes, reporting formats and KPIs
• Support the delivery of change or improvement projects including communicating changes to stakeholders
• Review, produce and implement key financial and non-financial internal controls and procedures for the function where required
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal/external customers to maximise stakeholder engagement and the quality of service provision

The ideal candidate for this role will be a fully qualified accountant with recent experience of working as a Finance Analyst. Experience in providing and driving improvements in financial and management reporting and analysis is key as well as being comfortable working to deadlines and having a flexible approach to work. the company are based in Lanarkshire and currently the role will be working from home however that might change in time. On offer is an excellent long term contract and although the role is fixed term for 12 months there could be a possibility of extension. The business are offering a competitive salary for the role and excellent benefits package and they also will consider flexible/agile working patterns.