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Business Analyst and Financial Management (BM01)

Salary £26,000 - £32,000 per annum + profit related bonus

An expanding managed IT services company currently based in South London has a newly vacant position for a hybrid role in both business analysis (75%) and financial management (25%) to join their team.

Our company’s raison d’etre is to deliver proactive and intelligent managed IT services to an SME customer base. The operations that support this aim to mirror this mantra by cutting through red tape by delivering clear, simple and commercially focused solutions. Our working culture is fast-paced, lively, creative and fun.

The role will report directly to the Finance Director, duties will be highly varied and day to day work will involve close collaboration with almost all functional departments. The role demands an energetic, outgoing individual with a commercial mindset, the ability to influence decision makers & the initiative to implement business systems improvements.

Responsibilities of the Business Analyst function

Assisting the business in assessing and reviewing the financial impact of proposed new product and service lines
Development of company reporting KPIs and business reporting
Conducting business analysis, product and service profitability and tariff maintenance
Assisting sales in large bid preparation
Development of company budgeting process
Maintaining relevant, accurate and up-to-date process and business rule documentation
Collaborating with various staff within the company to appraise, analyse, prioritise, and in some instances manage the delivery of enhancements and bug-fixes to back office systems

Responsibilities of the Financial Management function

Setting up the company accounts system on web based accounting systems
Maintaining ledgers
Reconciliation of accounts, expenses, principal supplier liaison
Credit control duties, including overseeing invoicing
Monitoring cash flow
Ensuring financial records are accurately maintained for audit purposes
Working with our outsourced accounting firm in preparation and submission of statutory returns and pay roll
Handling of occasional customer service enquiries

The person

University degree – minimum 2:1 (or equivalent) – in a discipline which requires application of analysis skills
Commercial experience of running or participating in development projects in a technology-led company
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Very good organizational skills and ability to multitask
Excellent communication skills and ability to interact at levels within the business, both technical and non-technical, and senior management
Sense of ownership and responsibility for the work you deliver
Dedication to deliver and meet team and business objectives
Some basic bookkeeping experience
A willingness to learn new skills as systems and needs develop
Experience of computer and online accountancy packages, Netsuite and SAGE (less so).
Good general computer literacy with a good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, Word, Excel
Strong organisational skills including proven ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
Be able to demonstrate proven data manipulation, report preparation & analysis experience gained within a business environment

What to do next

In return for providing an exceptional level of customer service we offer an excellent and comprehensive benefits package. Apply now by sending your C.V. along with a covering letter stating which department you are applying for and your salary expectations to:

HR Department
Blue Saffron Limited
Shakespeare House
168 Lavender Hill
Battersea
London SW11 5TG

or by e-mail to: careers@bluesaffron.com