Business Analyst
Cambridge • Permanent • £30000 - £40000
Updated - 28/09/2008
Reporting to the Accounts Manager you will be responsible for:
- Profitability analysis to influence strategic business decisions.
- Financial modelling that acts as a support mechanism to senior management.
- Provision of business MI (both financial and where applicable operational) including weekly reports.
- Assisting with preparation of budgets and forecasts.
- Explaining variances to budgets.
Who we're looking for
The successful applicant will posses the following qualities:
- Proven ability to dig into detail and provide high end analysis work.
- Strong Excel and Access capability and experience of developing complex models.
- Ability to use own initiative, to be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Good time management skills to prioritise workloads.
- Developed communication skills to enable you to explain your findings to both financial and non financial managers.
- Consistent record of academic achievement.
- The ideal would be a part qualified CIMA/late stage accountancy studier, although not essential.
About our client
Taylor Price Insurance Services Ltd is an independent insurance intermediary, trading as Direct Choice. Originally formed in 1974 as a partnership named Taylor Price & Co it has built its reputation largely as a car insurance broker whilst developing a number of niche markets within the industry. The company also offers van, motorcycle and home insurance and is an introducer for travel and financial services.
Direct Choice is now part of the Acromas Group following the merger of SAGA and The AA in 2007.
The business has a headcount of over 200 employees sited over two offices in Newmarket and Ipswich.
What's on offer
A fantastic opportunity in a pleasant working environment. Competitive salary and exciting company benefits.
Page Personnel Contact
For more information or to apply, phone: 01223 532 600. Alternatively, email cambridge@pagepersonnel.co.uk, quoting Job Ref: 6003312