Finance Analyst

Safran; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global aerospace and defense company is seeking a Finance Analyst to support month-end financial activities, analyze performance, and drive improvements. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and be AAT qualified or equivalent. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development, including a performance bonus scheme and flexible benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company performance bonus scheme

Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution

Private medical insurance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible benefits programme

Qualifications

• Newly Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Highly IT literate with experience in Excel & SAP preferable.
• Good analytical skills with an attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support month end close including accruals, prepayments, and journal postings.
• Prepare and analyse financial sales and gross margin performance.
• Evaluate manufacturing and supply chain performance through variance analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

IT literacy

Excel experience

SAP experience

Education

AAT qualified or equivalent

Newly Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA)

Job description

Position description

Domain: Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile: Finance and management - Financial information system analysis

Job title: Finance Analyst

Employment type: Permanent

Professional category: Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time: Full-time

Job description

What does the role look like?

Join our Wolverhampton site as a Finance Analyst. We're currently recruiting two roles, one for our Aftermarket team & the other sitting in our central Finance centre of excellence. These positions play a crucial role within both teams, supporting the continued success of a fast-paced, high-performing business area.

We're looking for a commercially minded accounting professionals with sharp analytical skills, AAT qualified or equivalent, and the confidence to partner with stakeholders at all levels. If you thrive on problem-solving, enjoy turning data into insight, and want to make a real impact in a global organisation, this is an excellent opportunity to do so.

What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like?

• Month end activity to support reporting on actual performance against forecast and budget / long range plan with supporting analysis and commentary
• Support month end close - accruals, prepayments, journal postings, CAPEX, balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare inputs for the monthly forecast, annual Plan and Strategic plans ensuring alignment in the business
• Prepare and analyse daily / monthly tracking of financial sales and gross margin performance
• Evaluate and understand manufacturing and supply chain performance through variance analysis (e.g. POV, PPV)
• Carry out functional cost reviews for manufacturing and SG&A areas, challenge performance and identify opportunities for improvement
• Preparation of standard costing and pricing updates in line with process
• Challenge the business to delivery against its commitments and support growth initiatives.
• Support in the preparation and delivery of reporting packs for the business .
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the business to drive improvements and share best practice.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities

But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary
• Company performance bonus scheme
• Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Comprehensive health cash plan
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible benefits programme (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships, Maternity/ adoption leave- up to 52 weeks, first 26 weeks at full pay, subsequent 26 at 50% (basic pay) and Paternity/Non-Pregnant Parent/ Co-adopter leave 4 weeks full pay)
• Structured training & opportunities to progress

Candidate skills & requirements

What will you bring to the role?

Essential skills:

• Newly Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
• Highly IT literate with experience in Excel & SAP preferable
• Good analytical skills with an attention to detail

Desirable skills:

• Collaborative style working with both Finance and non-Finance colleagues
• Effective communicator
• Adaptable and able to make both timely and effective decisions. Readily responds to change.
• Self-motivated
• Ability to organise own workload and prioritise
• Focused on learning new skills and career development
• Champions change and continuous improvement. Provides input to improve processes.
• Works to develop "win-win" agreements with co-workers and stakeholders.

Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, England, West Midlands

City (-ies)

Stafford Road WV10 7EH Wolverhampton