Job description
Company Description
LGC ASSURE & NLS is a business unit within LGC Group, bound together by the core purpose of “Science for a Safer World”. Our mission is to provide intelligent assurance for our customers and their supply network, primarily in the healthcare and the global food and beverage sectors.
Our core products comprise:
- BRCGS: Protecting brands with globally recognised supply chain assurance solutions, based in London - UK.
- INFORMED: Delivering quality assurance through globally trusted testing and certification programs for banned substances, based in Cambridge - UK.
- National Laboratories & Science (NLS): Delivering a range of expert science functions and services in partnership with the UK Government, business, healthcare, and academia, based in Guildford and Twickenham – UK.
Job Description
Reporting directly to the Head of Finance for Assure & NLS, this role offers variety and significant scope for personal and professional development. The successful candidate will work closely with Group and the Business Unit finance team, supporting monthly performance reporting and analysis, the budgeting and forecasting process and ad-hoc projects.
The ideal applicant will be someone who thrives on working in a hands-on, fast paced, dynamic working environment. Someone who is confident with data analytics and systems, has good attention to detail and enjoys finding pragmatic solutions, process efficiencies and new insights which can add value to an organisation.
Key responsibilities:
- Support the Group FP&A monthly reporting processes. to ensure delivery of accurate and insightful reporting to the Assure & NLS SLT and other senior stakeholders in a timely, efficient and effective manner
- Drive improvement of the Assure & NLS data analytics, reporting solutions, financial models and processes that support strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance management
- Drive new/enhanced performance analytics and reporting dashboards, using systems such as Tableau, to enrich business insight – trends, product/sector breakdown, regional/customer breakdown, etc
- Ensure data integrity & control of Assure & NLS master data sources
- Provide ad-hoc project support to priority LGC wide initiatives (eg M&A, restructuring, margin improvement projects)
Qualifications
- Qualified accountant (CIMA/CFA/ACA/ACCA)
- Personable, with a strong commitment to team outcomes
- Possessing strong reporting and analytical skills
- Confident in advanced MS Excel techniques
- A self starter, quick to get up to speed, able to evidence strong problem solving skills
- Able to operate effectively in a dynamic, fast moving and demanding environment
- Excellent written communication and presentation skills
- Experience of working with data analytics tools such as Tableau
Additional Information
Why Join Us?
- Work in a mission-led organisation making a tangible impact on global food and consumer safety.
- Be part of a collaborative, purposeful team that recognises and celebrates contribution.
- Enjoy varied, high-visibility work with room to develop your skills and progress your career.
- Hybrid working, competitive salary and benefits, and opportunities for professional development across the wider LGC Group.
Our values
- PASSION
- CURIOSITY
- INTEGRITY
- BRILLIANCE
- RESPECT
Equal opportunities
At LGC, we foster a culture of inclusion and collaboration. We believe that diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know.
For more information about us, please visit www.lgcassure.com
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