Finance Analyst
- Location:West London
- Job Industry:Accountancy
- Reference:NA093_1772797487
- Job Type:Permanent
- Skills:--
- Salary:£42000 - £48000 per annum
We are recruiting a Finance Analyst for a leading FMCG business, supporting the UK and European finance team. This role is ideal for a part‑qualified or newly qualified accountant who wants strong exposure to monthly financial accounting, reporting and analysis in a fast‑paced environment.
What you will do:
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Run monthly financial accounting processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments and other month‑end adjustments.
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Prepare monthly P&L and balance sheet reports for UK and European entities.
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Perform monthly variance analysis versus budget, forecast and prior year, highlighting risks and opportunities.
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Support monthly group reporting, ensuring accurate and timely submission of results and key KPIs.
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Assist with quarterly and annual budgeting and forecasting, providing clear, simple analysis for stakeholders.
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Work with the Shared Service Centre to resolve accounting queries and improve end‑to‑end processes.
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Help with audit requirements by preparing schedules and supporting documentation.
What we are looking for:
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Part‑qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ICAEW or similar).
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Experience in a finance, accounting or analyst role, with exposure to month‑end and management reporting.
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Good Excel skills and confidence working with large data sets.
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Strong attention to detail and able to work to tight month‑end deadlines.
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Clear communicator, comfortable working with both finance and non‑finance teams.
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