Finance Analyst III

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Are you a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys turning financial data into meaningful business insight?

We are looking for a Finance Analyst III to join our team at our Loughborough manufacturing site, where you will work closely with the Operations Leadership Team to influence financial performance, support strategic decision-making and help drive continuous improvement across the site.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants more than just reporting. You will have the opportunity to understand how the operation works, identify opportunities to improve performance, challenge the way things are done and make a tangible difference to the business.

You will join a collaborative and supportive finance team where flexibility, teamwork and making an impact are valued.

The role offers hybrid working (2–3 days per week in the office)

Why this role?

This is a role with genuine visibility and influence. You will partner with Operations, Supply Chain and site leadership, providing the financial insight they need to make better decisions.

We are looking for someone with the confidence to ask questions, spot gaps and suggest better ways of working. Manufacturing finance experience would be desirable, but we are also open to candidates who have built strong finance experience in distribution, supply chain or another operational environment.

What will you do

Business partner to the Operations Site Management team, support with financial analysis and reportingSupport the development of financial forecasts and annual budget (AOP), identifying areas of risk and opportunitySupport Management of Capital Expenditure including forecast accuracy and spend governance, preparation of investment proposals and approval management.Shared ownership of the annual standard cost roll and analysis of related operating results (I.E. absorption, Work order variance, versus AOP, forecast and prior year). Support Monthly cost center reviews and deep dive into site expenses and headcount. Actuals vs, AOP, Forecast, and prior year. Develop a deep understanding of site expenses to identify savings opportunities and improvement of forecast accuracy. Challenge business standards and manufacturing standards to identify risks and opportunities within manufacturing/supply chain. Lead analysis of productivity results and drive improvements in line with productivity targets.Support calculation and governance of savings generated from process improvementsEnsure adherence to Divisional Approval Authority Matrix/Corporate accounting policiesAct as backup to the Site Finance Lead when neededComplete special projects and ad-hoc financial reporting as required
How will you get here

Good leadership and business partner skills. Lead by example, support and challenge business partners and hold teams accountable to commitments and resultsStrong business sense and ability to think beyond financial implications onlyProven ability to organize, analyze, present and report resultsEffective spoken and written communication skills are required to collaborate with various partnersExperience in a global manufacturing organization, as well as development of product cost methodologiesContinuous Improvement approach: Identify process and control gaps and champion improvement initiativesSuperior quantitative and analytical capabilities with advanced Excel skillsOrganized multitasker: workload prioritization, enable the team to meet timelines while achieving results, especially in a fast-paced environment
Education / Experience

AAT qualified or part-qualified CIMA/ACCAManufacturing/Distribution experienceA minimum of 3-5 years progressive experience in FinanceAdvanced Excel skills and PowerBi knowledge requiredExperience with Hyperion Financial Management (HFM,PLN,CMR) desirable
What we offer

We want our colleagues to feel supported both inside and outside of work. Alongside your salary, you will have access to a comprehensive and flexible UK benefits package designed around your health, financial wellbeing and lifestyle.