Finance Analyst

apartmentMichael Page placeBlackburn calendar_month 

About Our Client

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.

Job 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 financial modelling, business case analysis and financial / management reporting
  • Work with Operations Manager/Accounting during month end close activities to ensure expenses are appropriately captured and provide financial and analytical support to FP&A Manager
  • Root cause analysis using data to uncover inefficiencies and recommend cost improvement ideas
  • Lead the financial 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
The Successful Applicant
  • 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

What's on 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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