Graduate Finance Analyst

As a global leader within the Digital Media marketplace, this dynamic, entrepreneurial and rapidly growing business supports a broad portfolio of clients in the development of global audiences & revenue generation across digital platforms. Operating within content distribution, advertising & sponsorship and subscription platforms, the group has enjoyed exponential growth through innovative design, leading edge technology and new channels to market. As the result of significant expansion, through a combination of strong organic growth and a series of acquisitions and joint ventures across multiple jurisdictions, a high-profile role exists for a 2:1 or 1st class graduate to undertake a Finance Analyst role. Your brief includes:

•Reporting on & understanding financial performance for a key business unit
•Assisting with reporting of results to regional management & Heads of Department
•Supporting the global roll-out of a new CRM sales system including revenue analysis & supporting the development of value-adding reporting
•Supporting the transition of the division onto a new financial reporting platform
•Supporting profitability reporting in conjunction with Data Operations team
•Assisting with annual divisional budget preparation
•Reporting on monthly business unit financial performance against budget & forecast
•Highlighting revenue performance & variances to key stakeholders

As a recent 2:1 or 1st class graduate, with 12 to 24 months' relevant finance or analytical experience, you will be currently or planning to study for a professional accountancy qualification, demonstrate proven financial analysis & reporting experience and have strong Excel skills. The role demands an outgoing, proactive approach with the ability to challenge the status quo and implement process improvements to add value. The business offers excellent long-term career development across the group.

Harcourt Matthews is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Our divisions include Accounting & Finance; HR – Human Resources & Personnel; IT – Information Technology; Pfi/PPP & FM; Procurement & Purchasing; Project Management & PMO; Sales & Marketing.