At a Glance
- Tasks: Analyse financial data, prepare reports, and support operational teams in decision-making.
- Company: Join Benx Group, a leading supplier in the building materials sector.
- Benefits: Enjoy 26 days holiday, competitive salary, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunities for growth and development in a friendly workplace.
- Why this job: Make an impact with your analytical skills in a dynamic finance team.
- Qualifications: Experience in accounting, advanced Excel, and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 33750 - 41250 £ per year.
Based in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire – On site
26 days holidays (plus bank holidays), Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm
Salary up to £45k depending on experience
The Benx Group of companies - a leading supplier of specialist building materials, supplying innovative products, systems, and services to the building facades sector - is seeking to appoint a Financial Analyst/Management Accountant to join our finance department based in Stoke on Trent. This is a dual-purpose role combining traditional management / financial accounting and financial analysis, data manipulation and reporting across multiple business units.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparation of management accounts, commentary, KPIs and variance analysis for board review
- Fabrication and branch reporting
- Margin reporting and analysis
- Assist with the annual budget and reforecasting
- Assist with the year end audit
- Produce and analyse financial, sales, purchasing, stock and operational data
- Identify trends, patterns, risks and opportunities within large datasets
- Build and maintain Excel / Power BI reports, charts and sales, margin and operational dashboards
- Provide analytical support to operational teams when investigating stocktake, purchasing or cost variances
- Liaise with operational teams, suppliers, and customers to verify information and resolve queries
- Identify opportunities to improve data quality, reporting processes and efficiency
- Continuous improvement of current processes
- Ad Hoc reports
- Ad Hoc requests for data analysis and interpretation
Desired qualifications:
- Bookkeeping and accounting skills
- Sage 200 experience would be an advantage
- Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work to meet service needs
- Advanced Excel skills (Power Query, Pivot Tables, V-Lookup)
- Power BI skills (dashboard design and reporting)
- SQL experience would be an advantage
- Excellent communication skills (telephone and interpersonal)
- Self-motivated and able to manage own time
- Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work effectively
- Logical mind
- Professional attitude
In line with GDPR regulations please be aware that your application will be sent to the HR department at Benx Ltd and that any personal details included as part of your CV will be retained for 6 months following the advertisement of this role. If you would like further information on this or do not wish your details to be kept on file, please contact a representative at Benx Ltd directly.
We are an Armed Forces Friendly Employer. We are proud Armed Forces Covenant signatories and holders of the Employers ERS Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. This means that Benx Ltd and associated group of companies, has provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome their application to work for us.
Financial Analyst in Stoke-on-Trent employer: Benx Façades
The Benx Group offers a dynamic work environment in Stoke, where innovation meets collaboration. As a Project Coordinator, you'll benefit from a supportive culture that prioritises employee growth and development, alongside competitive salary packages. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to excellence in the building facades sector, with opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
