Robert Walters Looking for at Auckland Full Time

The purpose of this position is to provide analytic and technical expertise to undertake and complete the Group’s performance and market analysis , budgeting and forecasting, financial modelling and external performance analysis obligations. The role provides industry/market analysis and insights to support business strategies and plans for the Group and respective business units.

About the position:

The Corporate Analyst (CA) provides Senior Management with reliable, accurate and timely insightful analysis of financial, industry, competitor and operational information and trends to inform and support decision making and reporting to the Board and externally. The CA applies intellectual rigour to understand and provide insightful analysis of key market, competitor, product and external key metric trends that drive and/or influence business performance, forward looking expectations and business strategies. This includes analysis of key drivers of performance for all sectors and industries the Company operates in.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial, Industry, Competitor and Market Analysis:

• Prepare regular market pricing, industry data (consents etc) and economic forecast updates for CEO and Board reporting and for guidance in budget/forecast process
• Prepare monthly market share analysis across all Business Units and product segments for Lead team
• Interrogate AX, Adaptive and Tableau data as required to support modelling
• Assist with other business modelling and forecasting needs as required
• Prepare analysis, insights and visual/graphical materials for analyst and investor briefing packs as required
• Provide financial modelling advice and support to the Group Financial Controller, Finance Manager and Finance Business Partners

Planning and System Maintenance:

• Assist with preparation of market, economic, sales, inventory and other data analytics for strategic plan
• Support the Group Financial Controller oversee the Group’s annual budget planning and quarterly forecast cycle by taking responsibility for coordinating and managing the process
• Provide technical system advice and support to Corporate finance team and Finance Business Partners for the Adaptive reporting tool
• Maintenance of data tables within Adaptive and core templates (via office connect) for Group forecasts and budgets.

Group Results and Annual Budgets

• Collation of Group Management Accounts for monthly results update
• In conjunction with the Finance Business Partners, ensure the annual budget and ongoing financial forecasts for the business units are robust
• Preparation of the Group Budget presentation pack
• Assist the CFO and Group Financial Controller with the preparation of strategic financial reports.

Financial Reporting

• Assist the Finance team during Annual and Half Year reporting
• Responsible for maintaining the Company’s Corporate and valuation models

Qualifications:

• CA or CPA qualified
• A first step out of the ‘Big 4’
• At least 2 years of qualified Corporate Finance, or Chartered Accountant experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits:

• Reporting directly to the CFO
• Car park available
• Secure Industry