Finance Analyst

2 Sisters Food Group; Tetford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Tetford is seeking a Finance Analyst. This role involves analyzing and controlling financial performance, working closely with management to meet profit and KPI targets. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of SAP, strong Excel skills, and experience in a manufacturing environment. The position offers benefits such as a free bus service, employee discounts, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Free bus service

20 days holiday

Overtime opportunities

Free onsite parking

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support on site

Qualifications

• Must have good communication skills across all levels and functions within the business.
• Experience in the food industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide information and analysis to assist the site in improving performance.
• Manage stock value and coordinate stock disposals.
• Review purchase price variances and challenge incorrect Purchase Orders.
• Assist with forecasting and budget compilation.

Skills

Working knowledge of SAP

Good communication and presentation skills

Good data manipulation skills

Strong Excel knowledge and experience

Experience within a manufacturing environment

Experience of producing accounts

Education

Part qualification in a recognised accounting qualification

Relevant degree

Job description

We have a rare opportunity to join our Finance teams as a Finance Analyst. The position is working Monday - Friday 08:00 - 16:00 with some flexibility to suit applicants needs. The role requires analysing, monitoring and controlling the financial performance of the business and working closely with management to ensure delivery of site profit and KPI targets.

Responsibilities

• To provide information and analysis to assist the site in challenging and improving performance.
• Manage stock value, provision and risk analysis. Coordinate stock disposals and relevant provisions and charges to P&L.
• Review daily the purchase price variances and challenge where Purchase Orders are incorrect.
• Liaising closely with the department managers and Accounts Payable on Invoice queries.
• Assist with the analysis to compile forecasts and annual budgets.
• To positively promote, implement and maintain safe working practices and a safe working environment in the office. To ensure compliance with company health and safety policy.
• Preparation of daily labour tracker.
• Preparation of distribution tracker.
• Prepare weekly financial performance tracker / Stock tracker.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of SAP.
• Part qualification in a recognised accounting qualification / relevant degree.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Good data manipulation skills.
• Good communication skills across all levels and functions within the business.
• Strong Excel knowledge and experience.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably food industry.
• Experience of producing and completing weekly and monthly accounts.

Benefits

• Free bus service from Norwich, Attleborough, Wymondham and Thetford Centre.
• 20 days holiday.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Free onsite parking.
• Hot food available on site plus free hot drinks and fruit.
• Exclusive 2 Sisters employee discount offering savings of up to 60% with brands including Asda, Morrisons, Marks and Spencer and Tesco.
• £100 refer a friend scheme.
• Fantastic development opportunities available for promotion and career development.
• In-house training including L1 & L2 Health and Safety certification, and paid apprenticeship opportunities with progression.
• Fast Track Progression and Development Opportunities.
• Employee of the Month and 'My Bright Idea' awards.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Grocery Aid - employees access to counselling.
• Wellbeing support on site.
• Death in service benefit, optional - linked to pension.