Finance Analyst

Harper May is working with a leading retail fashion group who is currently looking for a Finance Analyst to join their team. The role will provide financial insight and timely reporting that will drive enhanced decision making. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual who has experience in the retail industry and is qualified.

Key Duties:

• Supporting finance project delivery across all elements of the plan to ensure successful implementation;
• Work closely with teams to obtain accurate and timely information and complete consolidated and individual reporting on a timely basis.
• Prepare and analyse monthly performance and provide commentary to senior staff and identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and enhance procedures and processing to improve the consolidation process – including
• Working with external advisors as the Group grows.
• Assist with other projects/research as directed.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Ambitious and keen to progress within a high performing team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced/growing environment while maintaining adequate attention to detail.
• Ability to provide recommendations based on industry best practices and implement as appropriate.
• A strong team player
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft excel preferred.
• Proficient project planning skills, including the ability to organize, prioritize and control job
  responsibilities in order to meet deadlines in an environment with overlapping and potentially
  conflicting priorities
• Accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience;