Finance Analyst - Revenue
MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE
The Finance Analyst Revenue will support the Finance managers in managing aspects of Company Property Revenues and Costs which are key measures of operating performance, whilst seeking opportunities for growth and mitigating risks.
The Analysts primary responsibility will be to ensure the accurate and timely postings of Month End activities, billing related activities as well as highlighting areas of continuous improvement. The Analyst will have end-to-end ownership of their areas and be responsible for the analysis of large and complex data sets, month end accounting, forecasting of the key metrics and liaising with extended teams internally and externally regarding data integrity and performance.
Financial Accounting
•Prepare timely and accurate billing of relevant services, provide appropriate detailed supporting back up where required.
•Post and review the monthly transactions during the month-end cycle.
•Perform and support reviews of monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
•Manage the delivery of monthly financial data to enable successful completion of financial reporting.
•Assisting with tracking and resolution of queries raised, liaising with BI and other business functions where necessary.
•Support audit queries as required.
Reporting and analysis, forecasting and business partnering
•Prepare the monthly Management Accounts and provide insightful commentary.
•Help Improve financial status by analysing results, monitor and report variances and identify trends.
•Act as a champion for business rates, partnering with Colliers to provide clear insight into valuations and associated risks, and supporting budget preparation and variance analysis.
•Review, measure and remediate data and propose appropriate remedial or re-enforcing actions.
•Work with the finance team to ensure all data is submitted on an accurately and timely basis.
•Review operator invoice queries, working with internal teams to resolve issues promptly, track and assess revenue impact, and keep the manager informed of key risks and outcomes and financial impact on ongoing basis.
•Assist with the accurate forecast of future finances and budgeting and revenue assurance.
Finance Operations
•Understand the key terms of the MSA contract and ensure continuous adherence to the requirements.
•Work with stakeholders and suppliers to establish, implement, improve & maintain Best Practice, financial processes, systems and controls over Property Opex, including the remediation of any control weaknesses identified. Ensure processes are documented.
Experience (technical, industry)
•Financial accounting knowledge and experience of managing relationships
•Education level / Qualifications (professional, vocational)
•A professional finance qualification (e.g. ACA/CIMA/ACCA)
•Educated to degree level
Skills / Knowledge
•Financial accounting knowledge and experience of managing relationships
•Advanced understanding of revenue and reporting
•Able to understand and interpret complex data sets
•Ability to analyse financial data and prepare financial reports
•Ability to work accurately to tight deadlines
•Clear communicator - written and oral
•Proficient excel skills essential, Power BI skills would be beneficial
•Team player