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Financial Analyst (Property) - Part Qualified Accountant
Lancashire, Lytham - Ballam Road
£15,440 - £20,265 + company pension
As Financial Analyst (Property) – Part Qualified Accountant to provide financial support to the Property Services cost centre managers and management information on the actual, budgeted and forecast expense performance to assist in meeting the property expense targets across the estate.
The role:
* Financial Planning: Support and provide information to Group Property managers in the production of the annual budget. Summarise and comment on the financial impact of the proposed budgets. Where appropriate challenge Group Property managers on required levels of spend.
Support and provide information to Group Property managers in the production of the quarterly re-forecasts. Summarise and comment on the financial impact of the proposed forecasts. Where appropriate challenge Group Property managers on required levels of spend.
* Expense Reporting: Analyse actual, budgeted and forecast expense performance of Group Property. Produce monthly reports and provide commentaries showing reasons for key variances. Liaise with Group Property managers to ascertain the reasons for variances to budget and assist in identification of remedial actions to mitigate cost over-runs. Escalate material issues promptly to the Strategy & Finance Manager.
* Expense Control: Escalate any issues on the finance processes to the Strategy & Finance Manager to ensure that they remain appropriate. Support the maintenance of adequate financial control over the expenditure under Group Property's control.
* Invoice Processing: Validate 3rd Party Supplier invoices against commitments and goods/services received. Record, process and secure appropriate approval of all invoices. Track the status of the invoice through the process and address any issues raised.
* Accruals, Prepayments and Journals: Collate Property Services accruals and prepayments. Provide assistance/advice to Property Services managers in the production of accruals and prepayments, where necessary. Prepare/assist
Skills, knowledge and behaviour:
Qualifications :
* Part-Qualified Accountant
Skills and Knowledge:
* Good communication skills, both verbal and written, and an ability to be assertive when appropriate.
* Good analytical skills, with the ability to recognise areas of concern and report on them.
* Ability to work to tight deadlines.
* Determination to see issues through to a resolution.
* Proactive, energetic and versatile “Can Do approach”.
* Integrity to handle confidential data. Knowledge required of Financial Controls and Budget setting.
* Competent in the interrogation of Business Warehouse and SAP.
* An understanding of the management of 3rd Party Suppliers and tracking of performance against KPIs.
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (including advanced Excel skills).
* Experience of finance or accounting position in a similar position.
* Ability to recognise and escalate issues.
Additional Keywords:
Business Analyst, Senior Financial Analyst, Staff Accountant, Sr. Financial Analyst, Accountant, Credit Analyst, Financial Advisor, Analyst, Senior Accountant.
To apply for this role, please simply send your CV via the button shown. If your skills and experience meet with our client's requirements, they will be given full exposure to your details. Applicant details submitted will only be used in conjunction with this vacancy.
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