Assistant Finance Analyst

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Finance Business Partner (Finance Manager) for Hong Kong, the Assistant Finance Analyst will support the team by delivering timely and accurate management information, to aid and improve commercial decision making.

The ideal candidate will be a good problem solver with a high level of business acumen and who can demonstrate excellent communication skills. The role requires the candidate to have a finance background and offers great opportunities for career progression.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyse P&L variances in monthly reporting, beginning to draw out key messages and drivers behind these results
• Assist with the preparation and submission of timely, accurate and commercially-focused Budget and Quarterly Forecast packs
• Enter financial data and qualitative KPI’s accurately into Hyperion
• Develop a deep, fundamental understanding of all costs in product and portfolio P&Ls
• Assist with the review of strategic product plans
• Ensure accuracy of weekly sales reports flagging risks or opportunities to the Finance Business Partner (Finance Manager)
• Develop a deep knowledge of UBM’s finance processes, systems and Chart of Accounts
• Broad range of ad hoc project work (c. 15% of time)
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate - a relevant accounting or finance degree would be preferable but is not a prerequisite.
• Part Qualified / Qualified (CIMA / ACA / ACCA or equivalent)
• Self-motivated and dynamic
• Dedicated and conscientious
• Willing to accept responsibility
• Well-organised and good prioritisation
• Results-oriented
• Attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communicator
• Challenges the current way of working and seeks opportunities to improve

This job description sets out the duties of the position at the time that it was drawn up. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or level of responsibility entailed. 

Excellent compensation package will be offered to the right candidate.  Please send detailed resume stating expected salary, available starting date and day-time contact to [email protected]. Candidates not notified within one month should consider their application unsuccessful.  Personal data collected is solely for recruitment purposes and will be treated in strict confidence.  Personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be destroyed after 6 months.

At UBM plc, we invite you to be part of an organisation that is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture and to being a responsible, sustainable business.  UBM is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.