Finance Analyst

M?rwell Talent Solutions Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing FMCG business in Cardiff is seeking a Finance Analyst for a 3-month fixed-term contract. This role involves providing crucial financial analysis to support site operations, track costs, and enhance decision-making. Ideal for someone with strong Excel and communication skills, and a keen eye for detail, the position offers a competitive salary and a friendly office environment.

Benefits

Parking on site

Holiday entitlement of 25 days plus Bank Holidays

Friendly working environment

Qualifications

• Excellent Excel and financial modelling skills required.
• Experience with accounting software or integrated ERP systems preferred.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of weekly P&L reports and monthly management accounts.
• Report on daily Operational Finance KPIs and assist with budget preparation.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and assist with audit tasks.

Skills

Excel

Financial modelling

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Accounting software

Integrated ERP systems

Job description

Finance Analyst required

Cardiff based organisation

Salary of up to GBP38,000 per annum plus benefits

3–month Fixed Term Contract

Immediate start on offer

About the Role

Môrwell Talent Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a growing FMCG business in Cardiff that is looking to appoint a Finance Analyst on a Fixed term Contract for 3 months.

As the Finance Analyst, you will play a key role in providing timely, accurate and robust financial analysis to the site operations team, enabling them to identify and track cost saving opportunities and financial risks, make financially sound decisions and deliver on their strategic objectives.

This position would suit someone who is immediately available for work, who can commit to the duration of the contract and who is happy to work in an office.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Operations Finance Manager, the Finance Analyst will

• Support the Operations Finance Manager in the preparation of the weekly P&L report and monthly management accounts
• Report on daily Operational Finance KPIs, highlighting key drivers of material and labour variances and helping to identify performance trends
• Accurately post of month end journals including site accruals and prepayments.
• Assist the Operations Finance Manager in the preparation of annual budget and quarterly forecasts
• Participate in site cost saving initiatives providing project owners with robust financial support, governance and challenge
• Carry out a daily review and resolution of finance system posting errors escalating issues as appropriate
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations for stock
• Assist with completion of external and internal audit tasks
• Work with peers within the across the Group to align processes and establish best practice across the Operations Finance function
• Carry out ad–hoc financial modelling/analysis as required

What We re Looking For

• Excellent Excel and financial modelling skills
• Experience in using accounting software/integrated ERP systems
• Able to prioritise multiple tasks effectively and work to tight deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills ability to liaise with both finance and non–finance stakeholders across the business
• Experience in FMCG or manufacturing industry beneficial but not essential

The ideal candidate will

• Work to a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Be solution driven with a positive mindset
• Be a self–starter with a strong sense of ownership
• Collaborate effectively within a team
• Have a passion for excellence and continuous improvement

What s on Offer

• Competitive salary up to GBP38,000 (dependent on experience)
• Full–time role (Monday Friday, 37.5 hours per week) ideally 8am 4pm but can be flexible
• Office–based in Cardiff a sociable, friendly working environment
• Great exposure to a wide range of finance duties
• Parking on site
• Holiday entitlement of 25 days plus Bank Hols.