Analyst, Finance

Saputo; Weybridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy producer in Weybridge is seeking a Finance Analyst to support commercial finance operations. This pivotal role involves milk cost forecasting, financial reporting, and managing relationships with various teams to enhance efficiency. The position also allows for hybrid working with flexible hours. Ideal candidates should excel in financial analysis and communications, with advanced Excel proficiency. The role offers generous benefits including a bonus scheme and health cash plan.

Benefits

Bonus scheme paid quarterly

Flexible and hybrid working approach

Autonomous and inclusive working environment

Enhanced employer pension contributions

Health cash plan

Free onsite parking

25 holidays plus 8 bank holidays

Opportunity to volunteer for local charities

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of business challenges and financial processes.
• Ability to influence key stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in financial reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly milk cost reporting and variance analysis.
• Prepare payment reconciliations for farms.
• Review and improve financial systems for efficiency.
• Partner with trading team on forecasting.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Relationship building

Data accuracy

Advanced Excel

Prioritization

Financial insights presentation

Confident communication

Tools

Power BI

Cognos

Hyperion

Microsoft Access

Financial Modeling

Budgeting

Job description

At Saputo we bring good to the table by making high‑quality products investing in our people and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive growth‑driven work environment. Ready to bring your best

Saputo Dairy UKs brands include the Nations favourite cheese brand Cathedral City plus other well‑known butter & spreads (Clover Country Life Vitalite Utterly Butterly) functional ingredients and dairy‑free products.

We are seeking a Finance Analyst to join our Commercial Finance team in Weybridge. This is a key role partnering with our Milk & Procurement and Trading teams to ensure accurate farmer payments milk cost forecasting and insightful reporting that supports strategic decision‑making.

This role is based at our Weybridge site with the opportunity to work from home up to 2 days per week.

Work pattern: Monday - Friday 37 hours per week with flexible hours available.

Responsibilities

• Leading monthly milk cost reporting and variance analysis in line with financial timetables.
• Preparing payment reconciliations for 260 farms and resolving ad‑hoc queries with the Farm Business Centre.
• Reviewing and improving financial systems and controls to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Supporting milk contract updates and ensuring accurate farmer payments via MAPS.
• Managing invoicing for milk sales and producing month‑end journals and forecast reports.
• Delivering balance sheet reconciliations for milk creditors and haulage.
• Ensuring timely completion of all accounting deadlines and maintaining robust financial controls.
• Partnering with the Trading team on dairy commodity reporting and forecasting.
• Owning Power BI dashboard development for Milk Procurement.
• Providing support and cover for the Senior Procurement Analyst.

Qualifications

• Commercially aware with a strong understanding of business challenges.
• Skilled at building and managing relationships across teams.
• Numerically strong and confident in challenging data for accuracy.
• Advanced in Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data manipulation).
• Able to prioritise workload and focus on high‑value objectives.
• Comfortable presenting financial insights to non‑financial stakeholders.
• A confident communicator who can influence at all levels.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme paid quarterly
• Flexible and hybrid working approach including the potential to work abroad up to two weeks per year
• Autonomous and inclusive working environment
• Opportunities for progression within the UK and overseas
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• Health cash plan - claim money back towards essential healthcare such as dental eye care etc.
• Access to Thrive 24‑hours a day - a leading and NHS clinically approved app which focuses on general wellbeing
• Long service recognised every 5 years
• Life assurance up to 4 x contractual pay
• Discounted branded products
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised staff restaurant
• 25 holidays 8 bank holidays
• One paid workday a year to volunteer for a local community or charitable institutions of your choice
• Opportunity to swap traditional UK holidays for dates significant to your cultural and religious beliefs
• My Staff Shop - access to exclusive benefits free advice and savings - providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers.

For additional information on our benefits please go to support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team.

To enable you to bring your best we will ensure you are provided with any physical or non‑physical adjustments to support your participation in the job application and interview process.

In the UK Saputo is a producer of leading British food brands and value‑added ingredients. We manufacture a range of cheeses dairy spreads and dairy‑free products with a portfolio of well‑loved brands including Cathedral City Clover Country Life Frylight and Wensleydale.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing operations supply chain sales quality assurance or in any other function your role is integral to our success.

You will make contributions that matter all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

Key Skills

Cognos,Forecasting,Hyperion,Microsoft Access,Pivot tables,Accounting,Analysis Skills,Microsoft Excel,Financial Analysis,Financial Modeling,Budgeting,Financial Planning

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1