Financial Analyst

A quick look at the role

The Financial Analyst assists in accounting, budgeting and management reporting within the Landfill finance team of the Resource and Energy division. You will ensure robust financial controls are in place and adhered to along with aspects of work with the wider business to continually drive efficiency and financial understanding.

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Your core responsibilities

• Assisting in preparation of month end accounts to meet reporting deadlines.
• Balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with preparation of budgets, forecasts and reforecasting.
• Provide finance advice and support operating sites, where applicable in working towards understanding and improving their financial driven key performance indicators.
• Ensure financial controls, processes and disciplines are all in place and adhered to.
• Support and drive query resolution for any issues that arise within operating location Profit and Loss.
• Provide support in analysing current and past trends in key performance areas with a view to monitoring performance, highlighting trends and identifying areas of improvement.
• Aid in Capital Expenditure reporting plus an ongoing re-forecast process
• Maintain other key performance data as required.

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Our essential requirements

• Studying towards ACCA or CIMA
• 2 years management accounts experience
• Highly competent in Microsoft Excel and proficient with reporting and analytical tools

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Biffa – we’re changing the way people think about waste

At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we’re turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It’s a view that’s shared by our 11,000+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull.

We believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment which is why you’ll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.