Finance Analyst/Senior Business Analyst - 11 month fixed term contract

Guildford

About You

It is anticipated that the successful candidate will be a ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified accountant or MBA qualified. You will also be expected to be able to demonstrate considerable experience of working with colleagues at a senior board level.

It is essential that you have strong communication skills and are able to influence other colleagues, as well as a good knowledge of the trend involved in general business management; in order to benefit the organisations future strategic direction. You must be able to demonstrate previous experience of managing projects to tight budgets or deadlines. You will have the confidence and knowledge to engage with or challenge senior colleagues. A strategic and quick thinking mind along with the confidence to follow your initiative and challenge or develop ideas; are key in fulfilling this challenging role.

About The Role

As the Senior Business/Finance Analyst your main responsibilities will be expected to take responsibility for the smooth running of the Finance & Services Department, working closely with the Director to drive through change and improve service levels and efficiency. The role will involve assembling and leading small teams in projects such as; giving presentations, assembling opinion and generating a shared vision towards completing projects. You will also be expected to take responsibility for ensuring the consistency of accounting treatment across the organisation.

The role will also involve:

• Formulating, communicating and implementing strategies associated with the organisations county wide real estate that compliment its strategic priorities and harmonise other high level programmes
• Contributing to and criticising the financial, commercial and corporate risk implications of strategies
• Representing the Director of Finance & Services at meetings and seminars when required
• Assessing and improving reporting and reporting systems and processes
• Investigating and negotiating funding issues and opportunities to increase income.

About Our Client

Our Client is based close to Guildford and easily accessible on main line stations, public transport, and by vehicle from locally surrounding areas via the A3 and M25. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Business Analyst to join a professional and forward thinking organisation.

Things you should know

25 days holiday

Gym

Subsidised restaurant