Our client is a truly market leading brand with multiple sites in the UK are looking for a Finance Analyst to join their site based in Gaydon, Warwickshire
An exciting place to work offering the flexibility of a hybrid working scenario (probably 2 days per week office) and a half day on a Friday!
We are looking for a Finance Analyst to join the bustling finance department - the suitable candidate will already have a good grounding within accountancy perhaps Management Accounting or as a Finance Analyst within a large organisation and be keen to develop and progress - ideally studying ACCA, CIMA or other - this role could also suit a first time mover from a Big4 practice.
What you can expect:
- Hybrid working between home and office (Extremely Flexible)
- 26 days holiday to start plus bank holidays
- Salary of between £45-49k DOE and Qualification
- Performance related annual bonus scheme
- Half day on a Friday!
- Progression route over time to Senior Finance Analyst based on performance
- Study support for the remainder of your studies
- Contributory pension and more
- The chance to work for one of the UKs leading brands
Role Purpose:
This role requires a self-starter, highly dynamic individual who will drive performance throughout various projects/programmes within the team, providing the appropriate financial guidance, control and reporting. The span of this role encompasses everything from, design, engineering, launch and manufacturing readiness for all associated products. The successful candidate will be fully embedded in the business and will require high level business partnering skills with counterparts in Product Planning, Programme Management, Design & R&D as well as the ability to create productive working relationships with colleagues across Finance, Sales & Marketing, Procurement and Manufacturing.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Support on key Investment, material and inventory cost targets within department, supporting effective communication and achievement of these targets alongside cross-departmental interfaces.
- Support Planning and forecasting activities in delivery of the Business Plan.
- Support project teams in achieving and improving upon Budget and Business Plan targets.
- Execution of project financial control including spend requests and budget adjustments
- Preparation and review of monthly management information across projects [Resource, Profitability, CAPEX, etc.]
- Capital and expense project approval, budgeting and forecasting.
- Support the preparation and presentation of financials to senior management and external stakeholders as appropriate
- Delegated responsibility for Senior Finance Analysts/Managers when required.
- Support on profitability modelling to ensure acceptable company returns are being delivered.
- Represent the Finance function in cross-functional teams to resolve key financial risks or issues.
- Challenge operating interfaces to help achieve the most cost-efficient results and meet challenging CAPEX targets
Qualification & Experience:
- Candidates should have a proven track record of a broad, advanced financial and interpersonal skill set with strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem solving.
- Studying towards CIMA, ACCA, or competency through relevant experience.
- Previous experience in a large business dealing with large numbers/data or a first time mover from a Big4 practice
If you do not have an up to date CV but would like a conversation about this role, please contact Gavin Reynolds for a conversation.