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Skill Farm

Aug 2

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior (1-2 years)
  • London

Requirements

  • Experience of working in a fast-paced environment with continuous change and improvement
  • Experience of maintaining tight cost control and introducing processes in order to achieve this
  • Good communication skills, essential for daily, weekly and monthly liaison with budget holders
  • A hands on and proactive approach to work
  • Experience with Oracle & Hyperion would be a definite advantage

Responsibilities

  • Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounting (including fixed assets, accruals, prepayments, accurate monthly flash reporting, monthly commentary and full year outlook)
  • Maintain tight cost control for the cost functions which sit within our head office accounts
  • Control & reporting of staff capitalised costs
  • Produce clear cost trackers each month with clearly visible fixed costs and discretionary costs
  • In the event of any cost mitigation plans, understand which cost lines can be immediately pulled in order to achieve a better EBITDA
  • Detailed understanding and tracking of headcount, listed by employee with knowledge of all open roles and the operational impact of these
  • Production of monthly KPI's for your budget holders
  • Monthly review of cost trackers with budget holders as required ensuring that they are accountable for their areas
  • Produce accurate forecasting and budgeting as required (detailed workings bottom up for each department, posting to accounting systems and budget presentations and strategy) Financial Accounting and Governance

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of a Graduate Financial Analyst in this role?

The primary responsibilities include producing accurate monthly management accounts, maintaining cost control, managing staff capitalised costs, producing clear cost trackers, understanding cost mitigation plans, tracking headcount, producing monthly KPIs, and creating accurate forecasting and budgeting.

Is prior experience required for this position?

While specific prior experience is not mandated, experience in a fast-paced environment, maintaining cost control, and introducing processes for improvement will be beneficial.

Will I have direct communication with budget holders?

Yes, good communication skills are essential for daily, weekly, and monthly liaising with budget holders.

Are there specific accounting software skills needed for this role?

Experience with Oracle and Hyperion would be a definite advantage for this role.

What type of work environment can I expect?

You can expect a fast-paced environment that values continuous change and improvement.

Is this position focused on any particular area of finance?

Yes, this position specifically focuses on management accounting, cost control, forecasting, budgeting, and financial governance.

How will my performance be measured in this role?

Your performance will be measured through the accuracy and timeliness of reports, the effectiveness of cost control measures, and your collaboration with budget holders during monthly reviews.

What skills will be beneficial for succeeding in this position?

A hands-on and proactive approach, strong communication skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a dynamic environment will be beneficial.

Will there be opportunities for professional development?

Opportunities for professional development may be available, focusing on enhancing financial analysis and reporting skills within the organization.

What level of involvement will I have in budgeting processes?

You will be heavily involved in producing accurate forecasting and budgeting, requiring detailed work for each department, as well as creating budget presentations and strategies.

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Skill Farm

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Human Resources
Industry
1-10
Employees
2023
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Skillfarm is a professional development platform that focuses on building and enhancing skills in areas such as leadership, communication, and problem-solving. Their ultimate mission is to empower individuals and teams to achieve their full potential through targeted skill-building programs. The purpose of Skillfarm is to bridge the gap between existing skills and the demands of the modern workplace, enabling users to thrive in their careers by offering practical, real-world training solutions.