Business Analyst, Finance Team | Open to Location/Hybrid | Odgers Berndtson Executive Search

Business Analyst, Finance Team | Open to Location/Hybrid | Odgers Berndtson Executive Search

About the role

Business Analyst, Finance team | London, Birmingham, Leeds or Manchester based

We are looking for a Business Analyst with experience working within the finance function of an organisation, ideally within an executive search/recruitment or professional services sector. The role will be responsible for all business analyst reporting and data quality within the SUN accounts system.

You will work closely with both the finance and IT functions as well as business partnering with the client-facing population. We are looking for someone who can assume responsibility for managing all aspects of projects that are on the go and provide useful analysis to help the business move forward.

• Maintenance and development of financial models using the Vision reporting tool in Excel.
• Working as part of the team producing and analysing monthly management information including management accounts.
• The administration and development of the finance system (SUN accounts V6).
• Maintenance and development of interfaces between the finance system and other systems such as expenses, timesheet recording and the in-house management information system.
• Monthly and ad hoc KPI reporting and analysis.
• Providing analysis as required by all parts of the business.
• Assessment of potential new systems and subsequent project management and system implementation.
• Liaising with the Group's IT team and working on the digital transformation project as required.
• Supporting and training users in the APAC region and ensuring they are aware of best practice.
• The role reports to the Finance Director and works closely with the Financial Controller.

About you

This role will suit an individual who has strong analytical and modelling skills, excellent systems, IT, and process knowledge as well as good communication and project management skills. You will enjoy a varied and fast-paced environment with plenty of scope for improving how we work. You must be able to prioritise, be proactive, think ahead, anticipate problems, and provide client-focused solutions.

• Demonstrated experience in a Business Analyst role supporting the Finance function.
• Advanced Excel modelling skills including VBA and Macros.
• Knowledge of SunSytems (version 6) and Vision reporting would be advantageous.
• An understanding of programming languages such as SQL would be advantageous but is not a requirement.
• Experienced working within a fast-paced pressured team with a strong knowledge of Microsoft products.
• You must have strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships and credibility with a variety of professionals and stakeholders at Board level.
• High levels of common sense and integrity.
• A positive and energetic manner, always ready for a challenge and able to work hard to produce high quality work.
• Proactive in nature and understand what needs to be done. Able to take initiative but also not be afraid to ask for help when required.
• A high attention to detail ensuring work is produced accurately and of the highest possible standard.
• A reliable and trustworthy individual who can always be looked upon to complete work when required and communicate problems clearly.
• Strong written, verbal, and numerical skills.
• Always maintains confidentiality.
• An accounting background would be advantageous.
• An understanding of a project management methodology would be advantageous.

Location

Our head office is in London and most of the UK team is based there. However, this role could be based out of any of our UK offices. We operate a hybrid working model which would see you spending at least 2 days working from the office and the rest remotely. If based in one of our regional offices, you will be required to attend the London office once a month for the team's anchor day.

Your work pattern will be reliant on business demands, and we would expect you to manage your time accordingly.

About us

Odgers Berndtson is one of the world's leading Global Executive Search firms. Our reputation for excellence and integrity has been established over 50 years and we are a partnership driven by the client, candidate, and employee experience. We function as trusted advisors to our clients and candidates and engage with a diverse range of leaders for the most influential roles across a wide variety of industries. The service we deliver is creative, insightful, and most importantly, in partnership; we pride ourselves on maintaining personal relationships.

Whats on offer?

A competitive base salary, supplemented by our benefits package and discretionary bonus

• 25 days Annual leave + 3 gift days for the Christmas closure + bank holidays
• Private Medical Insurance with Bupa and cash plan with Simply Health
• Group Company Pension
• Season Ticket Loan & Cycle to work scheme
• Give As You Earn
• Group Income Protection
• Group Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Charity Day
• Wellbeing Programmes, support and speakers
• On-boarding, induction training and ongoing professional development
• Corporate member discounts and benefits available through Bupa and Simply Health including Gyms Discounts

Eligibility

You must be eligible to live and work in the UK.