ManagementAccountant.co.uk Management Accountant (New Qualified or 1 Year PQE)United Kingdom,London

Management Accountant (New Qualified or 1 Year PQE)

Our Client, a leading dedicated operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, is looking for a Financial Analyst (New Qualified or 1 Year PQE) to join their central London team. They have a long heritage in food and travel, with over 60 years experience in the industry. They drive their own brands such as Upper Crust, Millie’s Cookies, Delice De France, and Café Ritazza; as well as operate Franchise agreements to manage the likes of Marks and Spencer, Starbucks, Burger King & WH Smith. They employ 28,000 staff across 32 countries, and serve millions of customers every week.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB 
The Financial Analyst (New Qualified or 1 Year PQE) role is within the Rail Finance Team of 3 to provide commercial support to the Rail Operations Team. The Rail division contributes 80% of the UK profit as is seen as a high focus area. You will be working closely with the Operations Managers/Operational Directors to provide key insights and supporting the Finance Manager on the management of the Rail Division.

Principal responsibilities will include: 
1. Reporting/Financial Analysis
•	Review Rail Management accounts to ensure accuracy and clarity the reported financial position.
•	Produce Monthly Review pack for review with the UK CEO and CFO, along with relevant required schedules.
•	Supporting the Finance Manager to complete Quarterly Forecasting.
•	Supporting the Finance Manager to complete annual zero based Budgeting.

2. Operations Support
•	Working closely with the Operational Managers and at times Operational Directors to review performance and provide commercial insight.
•	Active attendance in Monthly Regional Ops meeting to present period results, understand operation issues and work closely within this cross functional team.

3. Commercial Support
•	Brand review e.g. Starbucks, WH Smith, Millie’s
•	Review of Leisure business – gaming machines
•	Product analysis

Essential Requirements 
•	Qualified accountant (CIMA preferred).
•	Excellent inter-personal skills with a positive approach.
•	Strong Excel skills: Comfortable with analysing and manipulating large volumes of data with the ability to produce useful reported information.
•	Strong team skills and the ability to challenge others in a constructive manner and be able to work as part of a cross functional team.

Preferred Requirements 
- Strong Systems skills especially SAP experience

Skills

Qualifications

ACA, ACCA, CIMA

Region

City London

County

London

Location

United Kingdom,London

Job Type

Permanent

Salary Details

£40000 per annum + excellent benefits

Reference

CI1-65270

Posted Date

24-05-2010

Start Date

ASAP

Agency Name

Cameron Kennedy