Description
Rutherford Cross is working with a well-respected Public Sector organisation to recruit a Senior Financial Analyst. The organisation is based in Glasgow, with offices in the city centre. This is a newly created role and will play a pivotal part in the development and provision of central FP&A activities, working closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or ‘Qualified by Experience’ Accountant to really shape an exciting and varied role.
On offer is a salary of up to £54k (depending on experience) and an exceptional benefits package, including 41 days annual leave and a 23% employer contribution pension. The organisation also provides a great platform for career progression and is focused on developing its people
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead project work within the Finance team as requested by the Director of Finance, Deputy Director of Finance and Head of Management Accounts
- Lead strategic business partners working across the organisation, providing analytics that deliver actionable insight to help improve organisational decisions
- Develop and maintain financial models to assist in target-setting processes and support budgeting, forecasting and scenario-planning activities
- Consolidate, review and challenge the monthly results and forecasts and prepare the monthly reporting pack for review with the Finance Office Directorate
- Continually review and identify opportunities for enhancing the information provision whilst improving the efficiency and automation of the report preparation
- Service ad-hoc financial queries and requests for information, from both internal and external sources
The Ideal Candidate:
- Fully qualified Accountant (ICAS / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) or ‘Qualified by Experience’, with up-to-date knowledge of policy & procedures
- Knowledge / experience of financial & management accounting procedures
- Knowledge / experience of Financial Planning and Analysis activities
- Comprehensive knowledge of business processes
- Advanced skills in the use of Microsoft packages
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience of PowerBi (advantageous)
On Offer:
- Competitive salary of up to £54k (dependent on experience)
- 35-hour working week
- 41 days annual leave
- Enhanced 23% employer pension
- Flexible / hybrid working model, with only 1 day per week office requirement
- Other generous benefits and discount packages
For an initial confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Gillian O’Neil at Rutherford Cross on 07432482882/ [email protected].