Financial Control and Reporting Analyst

Hutcheon Mearns are delighted to be supporting a well-established company in Kirkcaldy, to recruit a Financial Control and Reporting Analyst on an initially temporary basis with a view to moving to permanent within 6 months for the right person.  This company is realising ambitious growth plans, having recently acquired a business in the US, to add to their international business portfolio.  Reporting into the Financial Controller, the Financial Control and Reporting Analyst will be responsible for the month-end close process, overseeing AR and AP and ensuring the appropriate financial controls and processes are in place.  This opportunity can offer full-time or part-time hours to suit.  

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will be responsible for the month-end close process to include account and balance sheet reconciliations, journals, accruals and prepayments, feeding into the monthly reporting process.  You will support the Financial Controller to produce monthly management accounts and information in accordance with group policies.  

You will work closely with colleagues to optimise the ERP system (Netsuite) and reporting tools, particularly when integrating new entities into the group.  Although there is no staff management in this position, you will have a role in overseeing members of the AR and AP team to support accurate and timely month-end close and reconciliations.  

Background and Experience

You may be a Part-Qualified or Qualified Accountant with strong attention to detail and a proven track record of meeting reporting deadlines.  You will have strong IT skills including Excel and ideally experience using integrated ERP software (systems like SAP, Oracle, Netsuite).  Being self-motived and having a problem-solving mentality will be key for this job opportunity.as will the ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders.  

Flexibility and Benefits

This is initially a temporary opportunity which will develop into a permanent role for the right individual.  Company benefits for employees include; 

  • Company contributory pension scheme
  • Private Medical Insurance (cover dental and optical) 
  • Salary Sacrifice Electric Car Scheme 
  • Group Life Assurance (4 x gross annual salary) 

Next Step

If you are interested in taking on an opportunity with a growing business, in a role that will develop and evolve - this could be the position for you! Based in Kirkcaldy with the opportunity of a day working from home, this is an ideal job opportunity for someone perhaps re-entering the job market, seeking a challenging role and is available to start asap!