Senior Finance Analyst

Hays PLC; Hereford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Senior Finance Analyst to join their team in Hereford. This exciting role involves producing quality financial reporting, analyzing cost improvements, and preparing forecasts and budgets. You will collaborate with various stakeholders, driving continuous improvement in financial processes while supporting the management team. The position offers a competitive salary and a study package for professional qualifications, making it an excellent opportunity for finance professionals looking to grow in a well-respected manufacturing group. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a commercial finance role, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Study package for ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Life assurance x 3

Contributed pension scheme

On-site parking

Development/progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar finance analyst position, qualified or part-qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
• Strong communication and analytical skills to collaborate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Produce quality reporting and analysis on financial operations metrics.
• Support continuous improvement for FP&A team and related processes.

Skills

Communication Skills

Management Accounting

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Education

Part-qualified ACA

Part-qualified ACCA

Part-qualified CIMA

Tools

MS Excel

ERP Systems (SAP)

Power BI

Job description

Senior Finance Analyst - Well-established Manufacturing Group - Hereford, Herefordshire - Permanent - Hays

Your new company
Hays Accountancy & Finance are partnering exclusively with a well-established international manufacturing group in Hereford, Herefordshire to recruit a dynamic & experienced Senior Finance Analyst. The position will report directly to the Head Of FP&A in a varied role involving analysis, automation of processes, cost reporting and various financial projects. Progression opportunities are on offer along with a study package, if applicable, for CIMA/ACCA/ACA. Open to finance analysts who are part-qualified/qualified looking to add value within a leading group.

Your new role
Your key duties will involve producing quality reporting and analysis on financial operations metrics, analysis of cost improvement/productivity pipelines, preparation of monthly forecasts and annual budgets. Weekly/monthly reporting on inventory and profitability, balance sheet reconciliations, supporting year-end cost rolls, spending analysis, along with supporting the continuous cycle of budgeting/audits and reporting for year-end accounts. You will support continuous improvement for the FP&A team and related processes, ad-hoc projects to support business growth, along with working with the management team in driving down inventory reserves. You will investigate and problem solve, and business partner with a range of stakeholders to present solutions, risks and opportunities, along with supporting the wider Finance team when needed with month-end processes.

What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this interesting Senior Finance Analyst role, you need experience in a similar position, qualified or part-qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA with strong communication skills to business partner both internally/externally, with a range of stakeholders. You will have relevant management accounting experience in a complex business environment, the ability to coach non-finance staff in data integrity, commercial analytical ability, with strong attention to detail. You will have experience with a range of financial systems, strong MS Excel skills and be able to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines. Experience with ERP systems including SAP, Power BI, standard costing & experience within an international manufacturing group would be advantageous but not essential.

What you'll get in return
This permanent Senior Finance Analyst role offers a salary between £45,000 - £55,000 per annum (dependable on experience), and is based in Hereford, Herefordshire. Study package on offer for ACA/ACCA/CIMA if applicable, life assurance x 3, contributed pension scheme, on-site parking, development/progression opportunities and more. A great opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing group in an interesting commercial finance role.

What you need to do now
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