Junior Finance Analyst

GroupM

Jul 8

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Junior Level
Accounting & Tax
London

Requirements

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft applications.
Excellent time management skills with the ability to re-prioritise
Strong analytical skills
Organised with strong attention to detail and accuracy
Enthusiastic with a can-do attitude
Must be able to work with minimal supervision
Must show a proactive approach to problem solving and take initiative
Highly numerate / mathematical skills
Team-orientated with a collaborative approach
You must have:
Part Qualified and currently studying ACCA/ACA/CIMA

Responsibilities

Accurate and timely reporting of month end P&L and balance sheet for expenses in line with timetable to GroupM and WPP
Gain an understanding of all IT costs within the units assigned to the Operating Expenses team to ensure accuracy and completeness of the financials in relation to these costs
Analysis of the expense transactions
Streamlining forecast and budget processes with the collaboration of the Operations & Expense Team
Analysis of key issues
Action any queries during Forecasting/Budgeting processes.
Assist with the Cartesis input on a quarterly basis.
Assist with commentaries submission to GroupM EMEA on a quarterly basis.
Seek opportunities for process improvement and automation to improve efficiency and timeliness of finance processes
Supporting with a number of ad-hoc projects

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of a Junior Finance Analyst?

The main responsibilities include accurate and timely reporting of month end P&L and balance sheet for expenses, understanding all IT costs within assigned units, analysis of expense transactions, streamlining forecast and budget processes, analysis of key issues, assisting with various financial reporting tasks, seeking opportunities for process improvement, and supporting ad-hoc projects.

What skills and behaviours are important for a Junior Finance Analyst?

Important skills and behaviours include exceptional communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other applications, excellent time management skills, strong analytical skills, attention to detail and accuracy, enthusiasm and a proactive attitude, ability to work with minimal supervision, strong problem-solving and initiative-taking abilities, high numerical/mathematical skills, and a team-oriented and collaborative approach.

What qualifications are required for the Junior Finance Analyst role?

Candidates must be part-qualified and currently studying towards ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualifications.

GroupM

We're shaping the next era of media where advertising works better for people.

Marketing & Advertising

Industry

10,001+

Employees

2003

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

GroupM is the world’s leading media investment company with a mission to create a new era of media where advertising works better for people. Responsible for more than $60 billion in annual media investment, according to COMvergence, the company innovates, differentiates, and generates sustained value for clients wherever they do business. GroupM’s portfolio includes agencies Mindshare, Wavemaker, EssenceMediacom and mSix&Partners, as well as Choreograph (Data & Technology), GroupM Nexus (Cross-Channel Performance & Activation), and GroupM Investment.