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.

 
As our Teams are growing, we are looking for a Financial Analyst to support the UK and EMEA regions across management and general accounting, financial analysis, reporting, forecasting and the conversion of data into management information.

Here is what your main responsibilities will look like:

• Production of pre-defined (monthly, quarterly and annual) and ad hoc management information reports, ensuring work is completed in an accurate and timely manner
• Assembling, analysing and reporting financial information in response to requests from the wider finance function and the business
• 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


In order to be successful in your new role, you need to have:

• University degree in Finance, Accounting or other relevant business field
• + 2 years experience in financial analysis in a multi-national business environment
• Prior experience with general financial accounting/financial analysis in a multi-national business environment
• Good understanding of financial management information
• 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
• Very good level of verbal and written English
 
By joining the Experian Team you will:

• Get financial support to complete your ACCA / CIMA certification
• Have a clear career path - our Leaders will help you grow professionally
• Have the opportunity to work with colleagues from various countries
• Have the flexibility to work from home or from the office and choose the working hours that best suit your personal schedule

We offer:

•Personal Development - career pathway for professional growth supported by learning and development programs and unlimited access to online educational training courses, learning materials & book.
•Work environment - excellent work conditions with friendly environment, recognized strong team spirit, and fun and quality recreation time.
•Social benefit package including life insurance, food vouchers, additional health insurance, monthly flex allowance and internet coverage, corporate discounts, marriage and childbirth / adoption allowance, Multisport card, Sharesave plan, Employee assistance program, а birthday gift and many other benefits!
•Work-life balance - 25 days paid vacation, 1 additional day off for your birthday and extra 3 paid days for participation in Social responsibility event.
•Opportunity for Flexible working hours and Home Office.