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.

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 tole 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.

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.

At Odgers Berndtson, we are proud of our progressive, diverse, meritocratic, and collaborative culture where you will find support, training and career development working with colleagues striving for excellence in all they do. We are UK headquartered with colleagues across 33 countries specialising in over 50 sectors and functions. 

Hybrid Working

Our Hybrid working policy is based on the principles of empowerment, mutual trust and flexibility, recognising that we work best when we make choices about when, where and how we work.  At the same time, we are reminded that time together is so important.  We are a client-service business in which our relationships and our culture provide a significant advantage. Our offices remain critical to how we work; they are a place for collaboration, learning, and support and an anchor for the culture of which we are so proud.

We operate a hybrid working model which would typically see you spending a minimum of 2 days working from the office and the rest remotely. Your work pattern will be reliant on business demands, and we would expect you to manage your time accordingly.

Odgers Berndtson is committed to continually improving the diversity of our workforce through the attraction, retention, and development of a diverse range of talented people. We want people to be comfortable bringing their whole selves to work and recognise that inclusion brings further opportunities for innovation and creativity.

We welcome all new employees to get involved by joining one of our Allies groups or simply being part of one of our many initiatives to help us promote Inclusion in our business. Our Inclusion & Diversity agenda is driven by our I&D Council and our Allies Programmes, and we celebrate our diversity each year with our ‘Unlimited Festival’.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, Odgers Berndtson is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination of any kind. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join our business, and we will support any requirements for reasonable adjustments

Sustainability

Modern businesses have a duty to be environmentally responsible and operate sustainably. We believe this represents not only sound commercial sense but also recognises our ethical responsibility to minimise the impact of our activities on the environment and to leave a positive legacy for future generations.

We have committed to, and set, science-based decarbonisation targets, and have received verification of these goals from the Science Based Targets initiative  (SBTi). These targets will hold us accountable to our sustainability strategy while enabling us to measure our progress. This is complemented by us continuing to provide sustainability insight to our clients and cultivating a track record within sustainable businesses and in placing sustainability leaders.

Corporate Social Responsibility

We take Charity seriously – but like to have fun too. Our CSR team are always thinking up new events and activities to get involved in and raise funds for our chosen charity British Heart Foundation. 

We also have a variety of social clubs and learning opportunities to suit everyone such as the Brunch and Learn Session, Odgers choir, the book club or one of the many sports clubs

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 

Applications

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Eligibility

You must be eligible to live and work in the UK