Finance Analyst

Michael Page (UK); England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector seeks a Finance Analyst to bolster their finance team in Warrington. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model, along with study support and a clear career progression path. Key responsibilities include supporting monthly reporting and leading budgeting processes, while maintaining strong communication across teams.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Study and development support

25+ days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme 8* matched

Career path to senior analyst / finance business partner

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or currently studying ACCA/CIMA.
• Strong Excel skills required.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monthly P&L reporting and commentary.
• Leading budgeting and forecasting.
• Delivering variance analyses and actionable insights.

Skills

Excel

Analytical aptitude

Communication

Education

AAT qualified or actively studying towards ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Power BI

SAP

Job description

• Finance Analyst £35k to £40k
• Permanent - Warrington - Plus Study Support

About Our Client

We are supporting a multi billion pound manufacturing company in Warrington who are growing their business and almost doubling it by this time next year. Operating over 50 years! They have a small finance team

Job Description

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  Monthly P&L reporting and commentary
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  Leading budgeting, forecasting & 12-month rolling plans
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  Delivering variance analyses with actionable insights
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  Support cost and margin optimization initiatives
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  Drive continuous improvement through systems and Excel automation
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  Ensure financial reporting including weekly flash, weekly profit and loss, and month end close are completed accurately and within agreed timescales
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  Develop and communicate key performance indicators to monitor and drive positive change and expand understanding of cost or margin drivers
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  Build cross functional relationships with key stakeholders

The Successful Applicant

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  AAT qualified or actively studying towards ACCA/CIMA
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  Strong Excel skills; Power BI/SAP experience a plus
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  Excellent communication, analytical aptitude
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  Prior experience in manufacturing/industrial environment

What's on Offer

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  Hybrid working model 1 day a week from home
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  Study and development support
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  25+ days holiday + bank holidays + 10 days extra holidays to purchase
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  Pension scheme 8* matched
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  Career path to senior analyst / finance business partner
• 37.5 hour working week