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Celebration Brands

Finance Analyst

Celebration Brands

  • Kingston and St. Andrew
  • Not disclosed
  • Permanent full-time
  • Updated 23/08/2023
  • Careers@cbljm.co

The Finance Analyst will play a supporting role to the Planning & Budget Manager in various accounting, financial planning, financial reporting and budget functions according to the financial policy of the company.

Major Responsibilities

                                                                                                    

 

  • Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual board report to include Financials Performance and Overall Business Performance Analysis.
  • Support the delivery of the forecasting, budgeting and other forward planning activities (3-5 years Strategic Action Plan, the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and the Latest Estimates).
  • Conduct Cost Centre Budget reviews and provide monthly reporting of actual spend versus plan.
  • Monitor CAPEX spend and provide progress updates on all projects.
  • Monitor actual cost development vs forecast and provide variance analysis
  • Monitor and manage the variable expenses and OBZ of the operation, in order to review the charges and records.
  • Track cost drivers by department and provide early warnings on deviations for the company as a whole.
  • Ensure all financial reports are submitted within deadline, and all resulting queries cleared.
  • Ensure that all intercompany cross charges are prepared accurately and timely.
  • Develop financial models.
  • Request creation of cost centers, applications, budget transfers and savings, in order that expenses are correctly allocated to the area they belong to.
  • Review all master data changes requested to ensure accuracy and validity of the data being created in the organization’s accounting system.
  • On a monthly basis conduct full master data review and provide information to drive accurate updating of the data recording in the accounting systems by WD5.(Customer, Pricing, Discounts, Supplier)
  • Weekly validation of pricing   and customer account Master Data changes before and after the SAP upload by WD1 of each week
  • Prepare finance KPI’s report on a monthly basis and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Provide cost and general ledger accounting support during the month and annually for the month/year end close, including journal entries, and account analysis.
  • Support the month end closure by conduct analytical reviews.
  • Prepare balance sheet schedules as per the General Ledger Ownership Matrix (GLOM)
  • Perform ad hoc projects and financial evaluation as requested.

 

 

 

 

 

Job Characteristics

 

 

  • Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
  • Solutions oriented
  • Confidentiality
  • Passion for accuracy / attention to detail
  • Commercial awareness, good understanding of key functions of the business
  • Effective networking - internally and externally
  • Good time management skills to meet reporting deadlines
  • Proficient with Excel and Power Point and Data Analytic Tool (Power BI, Tableau etc)

 

 

Qualifications

 

 

  • Highly Advanced Excel & PowerPoint skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively, in a team and across the organization in a business partner environment.
  • Excellent communication skills with ability to interact effectively with all levels of management.
  • Ability to meet strict deadlines, enforce deadlines and work under pressure.
  • Excellent attention to detail ensuring all numbers are fully reconciled and fully aligned.
  • CIMA, ACCA level II, BSc. Degree in Accounting
  • At least two (2) years’ experience in a similar role

 

 

 

 

Ref: Finance Analyst

Celebration Brands

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  • 214 Spanish Twn Rd, Kingston 11 Jamaica
  • 876-757-0936

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