Energy Business based in Surrey urgently requires a Financial Analyst to join on a 6 month contract. A global business with an excellent track record of training and development there is a good opportunity a strong candidate could be offered permanency after the initial contract. As a Financial analyst you will manage the day to day budgetary aspects of projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Support the financial management processes run on behalf of projects;
• Ensure that proper control and accuracy is maintained at all times;
• Support the integrity of project forecasting and reconciling actual costs incurred to the forecasted amounts (managing accruals where necessary);
• Provide accurate and timely financial reports to the Project Control Manager as required;
• Compiles all Group and Regional standard reporting packages
• Compiles such analysis, commentary and presentations as may be required on an ad hoc basis
• Ensure that the project adheres to requirements of the wider financial management processes and systems;
• Ensure that the relevant financial control processes are used and appropriate audit trail maintained at all times;
• Undertake some analyst the General Ledger to ascertain work stream actual costs to support the Project Accountant;
• Report of the forecasts and associated variance analysis, and ensuring that the forecasts have integrity and fully reflect delivery risks;
• Collaborate with the strategy & planning contacts, assist in providing consistent financial planning including application of accounting standards, challenge to forecasts, and reporting to assistant financial controller

Successful Candidate will have the following profile:

• Degree and a strong, proven accounting background (CIMA/ACA qualified) with first time passed preferred, or Part - Qualified.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (especially Excel and Power point) is essential
• knowledge of SAP or other similar ERP Systems is important
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

This is an excellent opportunity to join a great Business that offers stimulating and interesting work with a competitive rate of pay. If interested, please submit your CV as soon as possible to be considered for this role.