A Financial Performance Expert

Are you a detail-driven Financial professional looking to take your analytical skills to the next level? We are seeking an exceptional Financial Analyst to join our team in delivering sustainable results in business performance.

1. As a Financial Analyst, you will assist the Senior Analyst of Decision Support with the maintenance and analysis of several key databases and related tools. These include fee calculators for profitability analysis, timesheets for utilisation analysis, and attribution forms for Senior Consultant performance.
2. You will also assist the Decision Support team in preparing weekly and monthly reporting requirements, including management accounts, revenue forecast, and utilisation forecast.

Your work will touch on all key areas of the business, including Consulting, Recruiting, Staffing, Mobility, People and Culture; and Finance. You will be responsible for a healthy mix of routine activities, ad hoc analysis, and problem-solving.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with emphasis in accounting, or a related field
• At least 2+ years Accounting experience in professional services (ideally Big 4 Accounting Firms)
• Previous audit experience will be beneficial, particularly from the Big 4 Accounting Firms
• Strong Excel skills and experience with Microsoft office and G Suite, with the ability to learn quickly on the job without a great deal of formal training
• Exceptional knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting, and cost control principles, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• International experience, preferable exposure to Europe and North America accounting systems
• Strong analytical skills, with demonstrated ability to interrogate financial systems and seek answers when data is not as it should be
• Strong communication skills with experience managing senior stakeholders and good conflict resolution skills
• Project management experience, able to manage multiple projects while performing business as usual tasks
• A good team player, with the ability to develop rapport and build strong working relationships
• Good written communication skills in Microsoft Office - Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook along with the ability to communicate with all levels of management including C-level executives
• Excellent process management and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail, with a structured and investigative approach to workload prioritization
• Intermediate skills in database tools would be helpful; in particular PowerBI is preferable but not compulsory

• Problem solving/analysis: Strong problem-solving skills including the ability to structure and prioritize effort within an area and to ask the right questions to get to root causes; and to demonstrate an understanding of how one issue may be part of a much larger system
• Capability in using and manipulating analytical systems: Predominantly Excel but will also involve Power BI
• Delivering results and meeting internal client expectations: Demonstrated passion for results, with a track record of delivering outputs under pressure; focuses on business needs, sets high standards for quality and quantity, consistently achieves project goals
• Achieving personal work goals and objectives: Takes responsibility for actions, projects, and people; accepts and tackles demanding goals with enthusiasm
• Presenting and communicating information: An effective communicator (both verbal and written); seeks to understand stakeholder requirements and input, expresses opinions, information, and key points of an argument clearly

We offer the opportunity to be mentored by and coached in analytical and problem-solving skills. You will have the chance to work across the entire business, learning how it works from start to finish. Additionally, you will expand your analytical capabilities across multiple systems, have ownership of the maintenance and development of those systems, and be involved in their further development.