Finance Analyst, Luton

Our client, a high performing and stable SME, with a close-knit and informal culture is looking to source an ambitious Finance Analyst to join its team. The Finance Manager is looking for a bright and charismatic individual who can continuously develop their skills and who will be in poll position to be promoted to Manager themselves in a couple of years. Main duties: * Preparing and analysing monthly management accounts * Preparing cost centre analysis and leading reviews with department heads * Analysing gross margin and overheads * Analysing revenue and distributing to leadership team * Completing balance sheet reconciliations * Assisting the Finance Manager in producing detailed forecasting and budgeting * Maintaining fixed asset registers * Maintaining stock control accounts * Performing regular contract reviews and working alongside Project Managers to review costs * Attending project meetings and adding value to projects * Producing monthly reports, reviewing performance against targets, highlighting trends & variances * Updating, maintaining and monitoring the key project KPI's * Completing interim and full year statutory pack and annual statutory accounts * Deputising for Finance Manager as required Key skills & experience required: * ACCA/CIMA part or fully qualified * Demonstrable management accounts experience, coupled with strong commercial awareness and analysis * Confident and credible character, can build relationships with a range of stakeholders * Strong Excel and generally systems savvy * Self-starter, someone who can use their initiative and proactivity to push things forward AGY - Vitae Financial Recruitment We Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration