Financial Analyst

We are the leading global information services company, providing data and analytical tools to our clients around the world. We help businesses to manage credit risk, prevent fraud, target marketing offers and automate decision making.

We also help people to check their credit report and credit score, and protect against identity theft. In 2019, for the fifth consecutive year, Experian has been named to Forbes Magazine’s Top 100 list of the “World’s Most Innovative Companies.”

We employ approximately 17,000 people in 44 countries and our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland, with operational headquarters in Nottingham, UK; California, US; and São Paulo, Brazil.

At Experian, we are committed to building an inclusive culture and to creating an environment where people can balance successful careers with their commitments and interests outside of work. Our flexible working practices support our belief that this balance brings long-lasting benefits for our business as well as our people. Some roles lend themselves to flexible options more than others, and if this is important to you, we are open to discussing agile working opportunities during the hiring process.

The primary objective of the Financial Analyst role is to provide the UK and EMEA regions with support across management and general accounting, financial analysis, reporting, forecasting and the conversion of data into management information. 

The main responsibilities of the role include producing financial forecasts, regular and ad hoc management reports and a varied range of financial data analysis.

The role requires direct engagement with finance and business stakeholders to develop reporting and insights that inform management decision making.

Responsibilities: 

• Production of pre-defined (monthly, quarterly and annual) and ad hoc management information reports, ensuring work is completed in an accurate and timely manner
• Scrutiny and alignment of data from a variety of sources to ensure consistency and accuracy of reporting
• Assembling, analysing and reporting financial information in response to requests from the wider finance function and the business
• Providing the business with accurate views of its financial performance, with insight and commentary as necessary
• Ensuring financial data is complete, accurate and all transactions are consistent with Experian’s accounting policies and IFRS
• Ensuring correct allocation of costs
• Owning selected balance sheet accounts and provide reconciliations/analysis to them
• Provide review and analysis of headcount
• Provide regular reports to stakeholders and clearly articulate the drivers for variances to budget and forecast
• Produce accurate monthly cost forecasts and annual budget
• Work closely with onshore Finance Business Partners and Business Leaders to understand cost drivers and help implement optimisation and efficiencies
• Work proactively to identify and drive opportunities for process improvements

Requirements:

• Prior planning, analysis and reporting experience in a multi-national business environment
• University degree in Finance, Accounting or other relevant business field
• At least 3 years of experience with general financial accounting/financial analysis in a multi-national business environment in accordance with IFRS
• Good understanding of financial management information
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Ability to be proactive and work independently, with the skill to adapt and drive change where necessary
• Technical accounting skills and proficiency with Excel
• Knowledge of systems such as Oracle, Hyperion and OBIEE will be considered as advantage
• Fluency verbal and written English

• Personal Development - career pathway for professional growth supported by learning and development programs and unlimited access to online educational training courses, learning materials & books
• Work environment - excellent work conditions with friendly environment, recognized strong team spirit, and fun and quality recreation time
• Social benefit package - life insurance, food vouchers, additional health insurance, corporate discounts, Multisport card, and a Share options scheme
• Work-life balance - 25 days paid vacation and 3 additional paid days for participation in Social responsibility events
• Opportunity for Flexible working hours and Home Office