Business Analyst
Based in Edinburgh this job will suit a qualified accountant seeking their next career move to a progressive and forward thinking business.
The team is responsible for the effective financial management of a number of elements of the business cost base - covering Planning, Reporting and Financial Control. The team works with Business Leaders to lead the proactive management of the cost base and deliver real value for the business through the achievement of real efficiencies, cost savings and enhanced value for money.
Key Accountabilities
- Working with Finance Business Partners to develop and deliver high quality MI for each element of the cost base
- Deliver accurate, timely and insightful reports on a regular basis, incorporating appropriate insight and analysis
- Enhance underlying processes and methods, drawing on experience and a real sense of pragmatism to simplify and embed efficiencies
- Build business and finance knowledge to enhance personal contribution to direct deliverables and broader team deliverables over time
- Provide technical support and assistance to the business in a subject area, using own judgement as to when more complex queries require escalation
- Deliver small-scale projects or well defined tasks on larger projects to improve support to the business
- Establish and build relationships with all direct and indirect internal customers to identify requirements and provide appropriate support and guidance
- Demonstrate core values and behaviours as an active team member
Key skills/qualifications required for this role:
- Qualified or studying for a professional finance qualification, or have equivalent relevant experience
- Develop practical understanding of relevant financial systems and processes
- Awareness of market and industry environment (commercial awareness)
- Good interpersonal skills
- Customer focus in line with SLA
- Ability to implement change
- Planning, organisation and prioritisation
- Good presentation skills
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