Finance Analyst
Level: ACCA/CIMA/ACA Qualified
Location: Normanton, West Yorkshire
Salary: Up to £58,000 + 8% bonus
Reports to: Senior Manager, Operations & Supply Chain Finance
Direct Reports: 1 Assistant Management Accountant
Cedar is recruiting on behalf of a global manufacturing group for a Finance Analyst to join their Operational Finance team based in Normanton. This is a high-impact role, responsible for delivering insightful analysis, supporting business performance, and leading a junior team member.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce monthly reporting packs with KPIs and detailed commentary on performance drivers
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes; take ownership of key areas
- Partner with operations to challenge assumptions and improve cost control
- Develop financial models to support strategic decisions, including CAPEX cases
- Maintain integrity of reporting data through regular review and robust controls
- Manage and develop an Assistant Management Accountant
Candidate Profile
- ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified, with strong post-qualification experience
- Proven supervisory or mentoring experience
- Strong commercial and operational finance background
- Comfortable working with large data sets and financial modelling
- SAP experience preferred
- Sector experience in manufacturing, FMCG, or commodities is desirable
- Advanced Excel and strong communication skills
This role offers long-term career development, exposure to senior stakeholders, and the opportunity to influence business performance in a fast-paced environment.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.