Finance Analyst

Want to work for a fast-growing global MSP and RPO committed to creating a more inclusive world of work? A workforce solutions provider which supplies and manages talent for some of the world's biggest and most recognisable brands? A business that is built on trust in its people and where over 80% of those people enjoy flexible working?

At Guidant Global, we're on a mission to change our industry for the better. We believe that our people are our biggest asset and strategic advantage. We are real people, recruiting real people. That's why we encourage our people to bring their authentic selves to work, so they can feel their best in and out of the office every day. At Guidant Global, we're people-centric to our core.

If you're looking for a career with purpose, autonomy and progression, join us on our journey. Together, we can show the world #ABetterWay.

We're looking for a Finance Analyst in Luton on a permanent basis at our Capability Green Business Park office with free on-site parking

A day in the life of a Finance Analyst at Guidant Global includes…

Providing Guidant Global (UK) with financial support across commercial, planning and management accounts. You will also promote financial understanding within the business, champion best practice and ensure you remain up to date with regulatory changes and current industry thinking.

Some of your day to day responsibilities will include:

Management Accounts & Reporting

• Responsible for the month end close process
• Developing reporting which offers additional and fresh insights
• Reconciliation of Balance Sheet Accounts
• Supporting a strong financial control environment

Decision Support & Business Partnering

• Providing performance analysis on business data to support business decision making
• Ensuring business stakeholders understand performance metrics on their respective business areas through effective business partnering
• Holding trade reviews with Business Partners explaining financial performance
• Building meaningful relations with Business Partners; developing and delivering financial training as appropriate

Strategy & Planning

• Continually reviewing business performance versus target
• Quarterly Strategic Analysis & Reporting
• Supporting commercial pricing decisions with financial analysis
• Production of monthly forecasts and annual budgets
• Challenge assumptions that support forecast and plan.
• Forecasting future cashflows

What we're looking for

We will need someone with experience in a similar role who possesses strong relationship building skills both within the business units that are directly supported, as well as other support service functions. We would be looking for someone financially qualified (ACCA /CIMA/ ACA) or qualified by experience.

Why should you join #TeamGuidant

• You'll be joining a hugely welcoming and supportive team.
• We encourage our people to work in ways that truly suit them to enable them to be happy both inside and outside of work - over 80% of our people work flexibly.
• You can advance your career working with big-name clients, collaborating with senior stakeholders, with clearly defined career paths.
• We are an Investor in People Platinum employer, a Disability Confident Leader, and a Sunday Times Top 100 company to work for.
• We are a Glassdoor open company with one of the highest ratings (4.8)
• We offer an enhanced maternity and paternity package.
• Everyone at Guidant Global gets a flexible benefits package - including a buy/sell holiday scheme and a paid birthday day off.
• You'll also have access to our employee assistance help-line and life assurance scheme.
• We're an ambitious, vibrant company who want to challenge our industry with inventive, creative approaches. We want you to be part of our exciting growth plans.

We are disability confident

You are guaranteed an interview if you can demonstrate that you can meet the role requirements above and have a disability or long-term health condition - just tell us when applying for the role.

We also recognise the value people with previous convictions can bring to society and are proud to be a "Ban the Box" employer. Guidant Global recognise that the best talent can't always do a Monday to Friday 9-5 role. Just let us know what suits you and we will try our hardest to flex the role to suit you. We want the best people not the ones that work the longest hours.

Guidant Global is committed to diversity and flexibility in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please mention this at any stage.

A better way - Be the change

Our ambition is to change the quick-fix, profit first, impersonal approach that prevails in the recruitment industry, because we know there is a better way. We stand for a collaborative, people-centric approach that builds true partnerships based on trust. Our people take bold action; supporting and challenging each other to be a positive and powerful influence in the world of work. Join #TeamGuidant - Be the change.

Guidant Global is committed to diversity and flexibility in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please mention this at any stage.