Finance Analyst (Saas / Tech)

About Sedex

More than 85,000 businesses across the world have made Sedex their trusted partner in creating a more socially and environmentally sustainable supply chain.

From our platform’s unrivalled data insights to our team’s expert guidance, Sedex makes it easy for companies to manage, assess and report on sustainability performance.

Our Vision is to be a leader in making global supply chains more socially and environmentally sustainable.

Our Mission is to supply data-led insights, accessible tools and exceptional services for more sustainable supply chains. Our solutions enable companies to continuously improve environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance and outcomes. 

 
The role

As a Finance Analyst at Sedex, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Technology and General & Administrative (G&A) functions. This role focuses on providing critical financial insights and analysis for the Technology department, which includes product development, platform support, and data exchange. Additionally, you will oversee financial analysis and reporting for the central G&A costs.

Reporting to the Head of FP&A and Business Partnering, you will contribute to financial planning cycles, including budgeting, strategy, and rolling forecasts, and play a key part in monthly financial reporting for the management pack. This role offers an exciting opportunity to significantly impact Sedex's growth trajectory by developing strategic marketing campaigns that enhance our presence and drive success in key markets. If you want to make a difference and have the skills and experience to lead big campaigns, we want you to join our team.

Key responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Prepare detailed financial analysis and reports for the Technology department to include resource, capacity, gross and net costs, capital, and intangible assets.
• Resource & Capacity Analysis: Analyse and report on the resource allocation and capacity planning for the product development and platform support teams, ensuring optimal resource utilization.
• Cost Analysis: Monitor and analyse gross and net costs, ensuring accurate reporting and variance analysis.
• Investment appraisal: support review and provide financial appraisal of proposed investments for review by management
• Capital & Intangible Asset Management: Track capital expenditures and intangible assets, ensuring proper allocation and capitalization.
• R&D Tax Claims: Support the identification and calculation of R&D tax claims, liaising with relevant stakeholders to maximize claims.
• Monthly Management Pack: Contribute to the preparation of financial data for the monthly management pack, providing analysis, commentary, and recommendations.
• Financial Planning Cycles: Assist in the financial planning processes, including the strategic plan, annual budget, and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• General & Administrative (G&A) Function
• G&A Cost Analysis: Provide financial analysis and reporting for central G&A costs, ensuring accurate allocation and variance tracking.
• Support Financial Controls: Ensure adherence to financial controls and procedures, particularly in relation to G&A expenditures.
• Cost Optimization: Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiencies within G&A functions, providing actionable recommendations to leadership.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Part-qualified or recently qualified in ACMA, ACCA, or ACA

Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in a financial analysis role, preferably within a technology, SaaS, or product development environment.
• Experience with financial planning and analysis (FP&A), including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Experience with cost analysis, capital management, and reporting in a project-based structure.
• Familiarity with R&D tax claims and intangible asset management.
• Experience with financial software and ERP systems.

Skills:

• Strong proficiency in financial modelling (Excel) and data analysis tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, able to convey financial insights to non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in managing and reporting on capital and intangible assets.

Key Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyse complex data and provide actionable insights.
• Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of financial principles and practices.
• Business Acumen: Strong understanding of the technology sector and its unique financial considerations.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous in ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks.
• Communication: Clear and effective in conveying information, both written and verbal.
• Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Problem Solving: Skilled in identifying issues and developing effective solutions.
• Time Management: Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Adaptability: Capable of adjusting to changing business needs and priorities.

Our culture

At Sedex, we are passionate about helping businesses become truly sustainable and ethical across their operations and supply chains. We believe that all people have the right to a safe workplace, where they are treated with respect and paid fair wages, free of harassment and discrimination. We strive to achieve these beliefs through inclusive behaviours that embody our values of being collaborative, responsible, transparent, quality driven and committed to service excellence.

We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and thrive at work - in every country, in everything we do, every day. We are focused on providing a culture characterised by inclusive everyday behaviours built on a foundation of respect and appreciation for diversity in all its forms.

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