Financial Analyst

Our client, based in Oxford is seeking an experienced financial analyst. The role will be to provide essential reporting and analysis to the Division. The responsibilities will include: • Acting as an effective business partner to the Division • Developing and maintaining regular business and financial reporting for the Division • Preparing financial analysis to support decision making • Support the creation of the budget and the five year plan • Variance analysis on the trading account and balance sheet The ideal candidate will be: • Highly numerate with excellent Excel skills • Studying towards a recognised accounting qualification (CIMA / ACCA / ACA). • Have strong communication skills at all levels • Have the ability to manage a complex workload with multiple deadlines and stakeholders • A good team player Desirable • Experience of creating and maintaining reports and forecasting tools • Previous experience of working in a commercial environment • SAP experience Please email your CV details through to Commercial@paterson-recruitment.co.uk or call 01235 535858 for more information. Paterson Recruitment – Employment Agency/Business Please note: Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted regarding this position. If you do not hear back from us within four days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please continue to visit the website for other opportunities. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.