Finance Analyst

To provide financial analysis and insight to support stakeholders to drive action and improve future performance. Support the process for a robust budgeting and forecasting and lead multi-site improvement activities as required. Optimise financial performance with a particular focus on relevant key performance indicators within business specialisation.

Client Details

We are supporting a multi billion pound manufacturing company in Warrington who are growing their business and almost doubling it by this time next year. Operating over 50 years! They have a small finance team

Description

• Monthly P&L reporting and commentary

• Leading budgeting, forecasting & 12-month rolling plans

• Delivering variance analyses with actionable insights

• Support cost and margin optimization initiatives

• Drive continuous improvement through systems and Excel automation

• Ensure financial reporting including weekly flash, weekly profit and loss, and month end close are completed accurately and within agreed timescales

• Develop and communicate key performance indicators to monitor and drive positive change and expand understanding of cost or margin drivers

• Build cross functional relationships with key stakeholders

Profile

• AAT qualified or actively studying towards ACCA/CIMA

• Strong Excel skills; Power BI/SAP experience a plus

• Excellent communication, analytical aptitude

• Prior experience in manufacturing/industrial environment

Job Offer

• Hybrid working model 1 day a week from home

• Study and development support

• 25+ days holiday + bank holidays + 10 days extra holidays to purchase

• Pension scheme 8* matched

• Career path to senior analyst / finance business partner

• 37.5 hour working week