Finance Analyst - Consumer R&D Finance
- Brentford, Greater London (GBR)
- £175 - £185 Per Day
- 6 Months
- Start date: ASAP
- Ref: GSK0PJ000FRND
- financial support
- sap
- SOX
- month end
- sarbanes
- excel
- wbs
- economics
Finance Analyst - Consumer R&D Finance
GSK House/Initially Remote
Contact until June 2021
Pay: up to £185 per day (PAYE)
This Analyst role will support the Consumer R&D Finance team and be responsible for running and maintaining the Consumer R&D finance systems and processes. The successful applicant will also perform the monthly financial reporting requirements so a high comfort level with financial systems and strong Excel skills are critical for success.
The Consumer R&D Finance Analyst must be adaptive to change and constantly look for opportunities to improve process and participate in multi-function projects. The incumbent will have demonstrated the ability to manage multiple priorities as well as the ability to work independently and take the initiative when needed.
Responsibilities:
- Support the Consumer R&D Finance team during month end close by running finance reports from SAP/CERPS, posting journals and performing reconciliations.
- Run reports and analysis to support the monthly review of R&D data to understand performance and identifying any gaps versus forecast
- Support the Consumer R&D Finance team with financial reporting requirements (Bison) to Sector Finance and Corporate Finance
- Perform monthly and quarterly Sox controls
- Support the Consumer R&D Finance team with monthly financial forecasting process and annual Plan process
- Take responsibility for master data maintenance (manage cost centres, create WBS codes etc)
- Support the Consumer R&D Finance team with ad hoc financial analysis
Requirements:
We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:
- Experience using SAP (CERPS and Bison)
- Advanced Excel skills
- Degree in Accounting, Economics or Business (or different degrees with Finance qualification)
- 1-4 years financial support experience
- Team player and willingness to go the extra mile and improve processes
- Advanced degree in finance
- Effective knowledge of accounting standards, including IFRS, US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley
