Finance Analyst

at  Trace

SENIOR FINANCE ANALYST - EXCITING HIGH GROWTH MEDIA PRODUCTION - WEST END - PAYING £55,000 - £60,000

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Finance Analyst to join our dynamic finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ACCA-qualified professional to contribute to financial analysis, reporting, and strategy while playing a key role in driving financial performance within a growing organisation.
Suitable candidates will be great communicators as you will be directly contacting clients, and will be reporting into the Senior FP&A.

REQUIREMENTS:

• ACCA qualified (or equivalent CIMA/ACA) with relevant post-qualification experience in finance or accounting.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a finance analysis or similar role within a corporate environment.
• Strong experience with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modelling, pivot tables, etc.).
• Experience with financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or other ERP software).
• Familiarity with accounting standards (IFRS, FRS) and tax compliance.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, able to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Previous experience in a similar industry (e.g. TV/FILM/Production etc.) would be advantageous.
  If this sounds like you please do get in touch here or via my email bertie.cox@tracerecruit.com.
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• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
• Perform variance analysis to identify trends, discrepancies, and actionable insights in financial performance.
• Present financial performance reports to senior management, providing detailed commentary and recommendations for improvements.
• Lead the preparation of the annual budget and ongoing forecasts, working closely with department heads to gather input.
• Monitor and analyse budget vs. actual performance, providing variance analysis and corrective actions where needed.
• Ensure effective cash flow management by forecasting and monitoring cash flow needs.
• Analyse working capital and recommend strategies to optimize the balance of current assets and liabilities.
• Build and maintain financial models to support business decisions and scenarios.
• Develop profitability and cost models to evaluate new business opportunities, investments, and pricing strategies.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of strong internal controls to ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
• Ensure adherence to accounting standards, tax laws, and regulations (e.g., IFRS, FRS, VAT, etc.).
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, offering financial insights to support strategic business decisions.
• Advise senior management on financial strategies, operational efficiency improvements, and cost management initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the finance function, helping to streamline operations and enhance data quality.
• Implement best practices and continuously review financial processes for efficiency gains.
• Provide support for ad hoc projects, special analysis, and reporting as required by senior management or other stakeholders.