Senior Finance Analyst

A telecommunications company based in Central London requires a Senior Finance Analyst to join their Finance team. Based in the European headquarters, the successful candidate will be joining a fast paced, demanding yet rewarding environment within an organisation admired by its peers and competition within in the industry.

Role Responsibilities:

• Budgeting and forecasting, working closely with the sales and delivery departments
• Continually drive the commercial performance and decision making in order to maximise revenue and profitability alongside sales, contract management and billing teams
• Understand significant terms and conditions of contracts and ensure financial implications are appropriately tracked
• Analysis of regional financial performance
• Provide tailored commentary to stakeholders and be the main finance liaison in business reviews with account teams
• Review monthly billing, working with the billing manager to track any areas of change on a month by month basis taking appropriate action when needed
• Preparation of monthly journals
• Preparation of business review working files and presentation
• Ownership and maintenance of balance sheet reconciliations and review
• Managing the month end process ensuring accurate P&L results
• Other ad hoc analysis and decision support as and when required

Candidate Requirements:

• CA/ACCA/CPA qualified (or equivalent)
• Significant relevant commercial experience in a commercial position
• Relevant telecommunications industry experience would be preferred however it is not essential.
• A proven track record of making key business decisions with a successful impact.
• Natural commercial acumen
• Exceptional communication skills
• Experience in meeting deadlines for key business stakeholders
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills