Associate Finance Analyst - Business FP&A

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; South Holland; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Finance Analyst to join their dynamic team. This role involves the daily processing of forecasting and reporting routines, ensuring accuracy and adherence to Group controls. You will prepare performance reports, conduct variance analysis, and collaborate with various teams to streamline processes. The company values growth and development, offering a supportive environment for your career progression. If you have a passion for finance and a drive to succeed, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Life assurance

Medical insurance

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Knowledge of operational finance reporting and forecasting.
• Experience with ERP systems and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily and weekly performance reports for management.
• Conduct variance analysis and prepare forecast data templates.
• Support audit activities and collaborate across finance functions.

Skills

Operational finance reporting

Forecasting

Data management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Progress towards AAT/ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

ERP systems

Cognos

Job description

Associate Finance Analyst - Business FP&A

Description: Associate Finance Analyst - Business FP&A

Salary: £27,000-£34,000 depending on experience

Location: Sutton Bridge

Site based

Hours of work: Monday - Friday 8:30-17:00

Contract Type: Permanent

Why join us?

We're a family and that's what families do. We champion each other, support each other and help each other to grow and improve. A place of safety, stability and belonging, we put a protective arm around everyone and, when we see talent or potential, we give it a leg up. We aim to help everyone develop, progress, and become the best they can be.

About the role

The purpose of the Associate Finance Analyst - Business FP&A role is to be responsible for the day-to-day processing of forecasting and reporting routines. The role involves transactional processing, analysis, and adherence to Group controls following SOPs to execute tasks within SLAs and KPIs. The analyst will be part of the broader UK FP&A Team, working to implement standardised processes.

Role Accountabilities

Performance Reporting

• Prepare daily and weekly trackers, ensuring they are consolidated and circulated to management as per schedules.
• Maintain tracker files, developing new reports as needed.
• Review P&L and tracker info to detect errors.
• Support the Finance Shared Services Team in producing weekly/monthly P&Ls and reconciliations.
• Generate ad-hoc reports to support business performance analysis.
• Collaborate with the UK FP&A Team to streamline reporting and support decision-making.
• Build relationships with report users for ongoing relevance.

Forecasting

• Follow timelines for forecasting processes: 13-week Tracker, Quarterly Rolling Forecast, 3-year Business Plans.
• Prepare forecast data templates and analysis.
• Input forecast data into Cognos timely and accurately.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide explanations for discrepancies.

Product Costing & Pricing

• Work with Procurement for price forecasting data.
• Assist with standards reset activities.
• Ensure pricing info is current and compliant with policies.
• Prepare variance reports and support ad-hoc costing analyses.

Communication and Change Management

• Build stakeholder relationships and communicate updates effectively.
• Work with teams to harmonise processes and improve efficiencies.
• Support projects including centralisation and IS transformation.
• Collaborate across finance functions to promote best practices.

Control Environment

• Support internal & external audit activities.

About you

Ideally, you will have knowledge of operational finance reporting, forecasting, analysis, and experience with ERP systems and reporting tools. Progress towards a professional accounting qualification (AAT/ACA/ACCA/CIMA) is beneficial. Strong communication, data management, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential.

What you'll receive

We are committed to your wellbeing and offer benefits including life assurance, holiday entitlement, medical insurance, pension scheme, discounts, and more. We also support your emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing through various services.

Proud to be Bakkavor

We are the UK market leader in fresh prepared foods, supplying major retailers. Join our passionate team and develop your career with us.

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