Financial Trading Analyst

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading European retail/wholesale company is seeking an Interim Financial Trading Analyst in Belfast for a 12-month maternity cover. The role involves producing weekly sales and margin reports, assisting with budget preparation, and supporting trading teams with variance analysis. Candidates should be qualified accountants or working towards it, with strong Excel skills and experience in a fast-paced environment. Competitive salary of £35,000–£40,000 along with hybrid working and flexible hours are offered.

Benefits

£35,000 – £40,000 base salary

Hybrid working

Flexible start/finish times

Opportunity for career growth

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or working towards membership of a professional accounting body.
• Previous experience of margin reporting and variance analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Produce weekly reports including sales & margin analysis.
• Assist with forecast and budget processes.
• Business partner with trading teams for variance analysis support.

Skills

Qualified accountant or pursuing membership of a professional accountancy body

Experience in margin reporting and variance analysis

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel with large data sets

Effective communication skills

Ability to work independently and plan workloads

Education

3rd level qualification in Business, Finance or Accounting

Tools

Oracle systems

Job description

Financial Trading Analyst - MAT Cover

Immediate/Urgent Need – 12 Months Contract

Dargan Area, Belfast

MCS Group are recruiting for an Interim Financial Trading Analyst to join a hugely successful Europe wide company in Belfast to cover a period of Maternity.

12 Months FTC

Retail/Wholesale Sector

The Company:

Our client is a highly successful Europe wide Retail/Wholesaler company. The business continues to scale and is now seeking to add an experienced Interim Financial Trading Analyst to cover a period of Maternity. This is an excellent time to join the organisation as they continue their strategic global growth.

The Rewards:

• £35,000 – £40,000 base salary plus benefits
• Hybrid Working
• Flexible start/finish times
• Opportunity to join a reputable global business undergoing continued growth.

The Role:

As the successful Interim Financial Trading Analyst you will report directly to the Financial Trading Manager & will be responsible for the following duties:

• Production and preparation of weekly reports to strict timelines (including sales & margin analysis and supplier income)
• Production of aspects of the periodic management accounts to strict timelines.
• Support the forecast and budget process.
• Assist with the quarter and year‑end hard close process.
• Business Partner with the Trading teams and to provide support on variance analysis, adhoc queries and supplier negotiations.
• Any other reports/information as requested by senior management.

The Person:

• Qualified accountant or working towards membership/student membership of a professional accountancy body e.g. CIMA, ACA, ACCA
• Previous experience of margin reporting and variance analysis
• Previous experience of working in a fast paced environment
• Previous experience of budget/forecast preparation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, especially with respect to large data sets
• Ability to plan and prioritise workloads to agreed deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Ability to work on own initiative.

Desirable:

• 3rd level qualification in Business, Finance or Accounting.
• Previous experience in the grocery retail/wholesale sector particularly in the area of margin/ profit analysis
• Exposure to Oracle systems

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Clare Simpson at MCS Group 028 969935499.

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