Senior Analyst – Group Management Reporting recruitment
A role exists in the Business Analysis team within Group Management Reporting for a Senior Business Analyst to deliver all Group-level management information, business analysis and business commentary for Europe and Middle East North Africa regions and for ‘Other’ global business.
The Business Analysis team is high profile, with frequent exposure to the Group Chief Accounting Officer and Group Finance Director and is responsible for commentary and analysis in monthly reporting to the Group Management Board, the quarterly Group external board reports, the annual operating plans, as well as the “management discussion and analysis” commentary in the external annual and interim reports and Interim Management Statements. The team liaises closely with the regional and global business finance functions to develop a in depth understanding of developments within their particular focus area, and to investigate and understand variances to enable informed commentary writing. The team also works closely with the Group Strategy function.
To be considered for this role, you will ideally have the following attributes:
• Qualified Accountant with a recognised UK institute or overseas equivalent, with strong academics
• Previous experience in a management reporting / decision support analytical role. Financial services experience is preferred but not essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complicated financial issues clearly and concisely.
• Strong analytical skills with a commercial bias, an excellent grasp of business drivers and a pro-active approach to problem solving.
• Proven influencing skills and an ability to engage and build relationships with a range of stakeholders, including senior management.
• Ambitious, driven and enthusiastic. Proactive and a self-starter.
• Able to manage a demanding workload without significant management oversight.
• Good understanding of IFRS.