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Finance Analyst

Michael Page Finance
Posted 15 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Blackburn, Lancashire BB1 8PE

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Finance Analyst role involves analyzing key operational metrics and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance business outcomes.
  • Candidates should possess a CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification or equivalent and have a strong financial background with experience in planning, forecasting, and financial analysis.
  • A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred, along with strong Excel skills and familiarity with SAP.
  • The position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity for career progression within a growing manufacturing business based in Blackburn.
  • Additionally, the role supports hybrid working, allowing for 2 to 3 days a week in the office.

As Finance Analyst you will be responsible for diving into the key operational metrics of the business and partnering closely with cross-functional teams to drive value added results. This role will suit a candidate who is looking to leverage their financial acumen to influence operational and commercial results.

Client Details

My client is a growing Manufacturing business based in Blackburn. Established over 50 years ago they have gone through a change of ownership in the last couple of years and are now owned by a much large overseas parent company who are committed to continue investing in the business.

Description

  • Work with the FP&A Manager to ensure business unit objectives are aligned to the business' strategic objectives.
  • Work closely with Operations to provide decision support via ?nancial modelling, business case analysis and ?nancial / management reporting
  • Work with Operations Manager/Accounting during month end close activities to ensure expenses are appropriately captured and provide ?nancial and analytical support to FP&A Manager
  • Root cause analysis using data to uncover inefficiencies and recommend cost improvement ideas
  • Lead the ?nancial planning and forecasting processes for the plant operations unit and annual capital planning for operating unit
  • Provide in-depth analysis to FP&A Manager -Analysis on variances to plan and forecast, with a focus toward gap closure

Profile

  • CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified or equivalent
  • Proven ability to influence Operations to drive business success
  • Strong financial background including experience with planning, forecasting, budgeting and financial analysis
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment would be highly desirable
  • SAP experience would be desirable
  • Strong Excel skills

Job Offer

A competitive salary, a genuine opportunity to progress and hybrid working (2 or 3 days a week in the office).

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.