Business Analyst

In applying for this position, you understand and accept that, if your application results in an offer of employment, relevant pre-employment checks will be conducted including a basic DBS check.

NOTE: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to work from our central office in Houghton-le-Spring.

OVERALL OBJECTIVES:

You will support the delivery of key financial analysis within the finance team. This will be delivered by developing, improving, and maintaining the systems that underpin the production of the Group’s Management Accounts. You will also be involved in the preparation of business plans, forecasts and analysis of historic and current trends.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Systems development and ownership

• Assist the Finance team with development of financial models that support business needs, ensuring all models contain data integrity, are easily understood and maintainable by end-users.
• Work closely with IT to develop, understand and maintain a centralised database that contains all relevant financial data, providing ‘a single version of the truth’ across the Group whilst ensuring it’s flexible enough to adapt to the dynamic nature of the business.
• To promote continuous improvement by keeping up to date with developments and functionality available in Microsoft 365, including AI.

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Provide financial support to the finance team to facilitate the production of management accounts and ad hoc reporting requirements.
• Assist with the preparation of annual business plans; P&L’s, balance sheet, cashflows and KPI’s.
• Support the commercial accountant with external reporting requirements.
• Assist external audit teams in analysing and explaining historic data and trends.
• Provide ad hoc support to the Chief Financial Officer, Finance Director, senior management across the Group and other members of the finance team.

KEY CONTACTS:

You will require direct regular interaction with all members of Finance and IT teams, and key stakeholders within the business.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The role is central to the finance team and is based at Houghton-le-Spring.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

ESSENTIAL:

• ACA/CIMA/ACCA – qualified or part qualified; broad financial knowledge required
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Exceptional analytical skills
• Experience of process flow and data modelling in a similar role
• Knowledge and experience of using SQL and Microsoft Power BI

PERSONAL QUALITIES/COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills. The post holder must be prepared to work across the Group, assisting key stakeholders when necessary.
• Self-motivated and flexible, with a positive ‘can do’ enthusiastic attitude towards addressing the challenges facing OnPath Energy.
• An enquiring mindset with outstanding analytical, evaluation and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Commercially astute with ability to challenge key assumptions in forecasts with senior management. Excellent communication and negotiation are therefore essential.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise tasks to deliver expectations to strict deadlines.