Axon Moore are partnering with a rapidly growing business based in Central Manchester.
My client is seeking a Finance Graduate to join the team on a permanent basis. This would be the ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic, driven individual looking for a busy, developmental role in a growing business. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in learning new skills.
You will assist department leaders using high volumes of quality data to guide focus and analyse costs and efficiencies. Based on the data provided, you will convert this into actionable insight to aid better decision making in the business. Working closely within the finance team, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow and develop. This client is really eager and excited to mentor someone, which is perfect for an individual looking to progress.
I have worked closely with this company previously and can vouch for an amazing team with a really supportive environment.
This role will be hiring mainly off personality, ethic and eagerness to develop. This position is open to both graduates and individuals with initial experience in finance looking to step across to the analytic side.
Responsibilities include:
Conduct weekly forecasting for sales, marketing and business planning to support organisational objectives
Conduct weekly P&L forecasting to track financial performance
Partner with the wider business and commercial teams to provide data-driven insights and recommendations for effective decision-making
Perform strategic analysis and prepare financial models to support strategic planning activities
Critically evaluate business processes and financial data to identify opportunities for value creation and improvement
Financial assessment of new partner opportunities and assist the management in investment decisions
Prepare accurate and timely commission statements for partners
Ensure all commercial data is up to date and accurately reflected in the systems
Manage and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment and collaboration
Identify and implement best practices to drive process standardisation and efficiency
Posting purchase invoices into Sage and obtaining relevant authorisation
Posting partner expense claims into Sage
Resolution of purchase ledger queries
Setting up weekly payment run
Daily bank reconciliation
Monthly credit card statements
Experience & Skill Requirements:
Degree in a highly numerate subject or similar with a 2:1 or above.
Strong numeracy skills along with excellent Excel skills
A minimum 2:1 in a highly numeric subject such as Maths /Chemistry/Finance and Accounting/Economics
An enthusiastic and focused person with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
A driven individual with the desire to learn and understand the business and help solve problems.
Confident and approachable manner and able to converse with senior management.
Proactive attitude and business acumen to actively challenge and make recommendations