Project Analyst - Finance

Our client, a leader in their field, is looking for a Project Analyst – Finance to join their growing team.

Responsibilities will include:

Investigating existing end-to-end processes and making recommendations for improvements
Seeking out opportunities for automation through review and redesign of existing processes
Automating existing processes, driving technological improvements and building future fit efficiencies around cost optimization
Documenting business processes, identifying and executing change in areas for improvement/streamlining through gaining an understanding of dependencies, systems, automation risks and challenges within the finance team
Participating in and leading projects that are focussed on further enhancement of finance/business processes, acting as the primary point of contact representing the Finance team
Collaborating with IT / Tech / Design teams on delivery of project cost requests and projections

Qualifications / Experience / Attributes Required:

Relevant financial degree/qualification
3+ years relevant experience in an analytical/finance role
Knowledge of accounting, financial reporting and financial analysis acquired through related work experience
E-Commerce or Retail experience will be an advantage
High proficiency in advanced Excel
Basic SQL
Exposure to existing systems (TM1, Looker, Qlik, Sage)
Ability to work independently, productively, proactively and follow through on all responsibilities to bring projects to a successful conclusion
A willingness to get your hands dirty and take accountability, e.g. if you see something isn’t working, get it fixed
Strong aptitude to learn new systems
Strong analytical and critical thinking, using data to inform decisions
Ability to present ideas succinctly, in writing and verbally
Versatile and with an appetite to learn by doing
Highly structured thinker with exceptional attention to detail
Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

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