Financial Analyst at Biffa Waste Services – Seaham, England, United Kingdom

Job Description

A quick look at the role.

This role will play a large part in supporting the results delivery of the Polymers business. You will work closely with operational management to ensure controls are being adhered to and support the preparation of management accounts, weekly stock reporting and business improvement initiatives.

Your core responsibilities

• Preparation of weekly and month end accounts to meet reporting deadlines.
• Compile balance sheet reconciliations to ensure adherence to Group policy.
• Provide finance advice and support to the operating site, working towards understanding and improving their financial driven key performance indicators.
• Ensure financial controls, processes and disciplines are in place and adhered to.
• Support and drive query resolution for any issues that arise.
• Provide support in analysing current and past trends in key performance areas with a view to monitoring performance, highlighting trends and identifying areas of improvement.
• Assist with preparation of budgets, forecasts and reforecasting. • Provide cover for other locations where necessary.

Our essential requirements

• Knowledge of management accounts and balance sheet reconciliation preparation
• Studying towards either ACCA or CIMA (study support is available)
• Strong system skills including advanced Excel and (preferably) Power BI
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment would be beneficial.