Finance Analyst

Blackburn Permanent £50,000 - £58,000 per year View Job Description
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.
  • An exciting, fast growing Manufacturing business
  • Work with a really strong mentor

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).

Contact
Nikki Harper (nee Shellard)
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6714209
Phone number
+44 161 829 0468

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Commercial & Analysis
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Blackburn
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nikki Harper (nee Shellard)
Consultant phone
+44 161 829 0468
Job reference
JN-042025-6714209