Finance Analyst - 12 Month FTC

Plexus Corp.; Livingston; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension contributions

Life assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

33 days annual leave

Job summary

Plexus Corp. is seeking a Finance Analyst to support our maternity cover period across Kelso or Bathgate with hybrid/flexible working. The role involves delivering financial reporting, margin management, and forecasting to drive site profitability.

Minimum 1+ years in financial analysis with strong Excel skills and a collaborative approach. Experience with ERP systems is preferred. This fixed-term role offers potential extension for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration.
• 1+ years of related financial analysis or business partnering experience (2+ years preferred).
• Strong proficiency in Google Workspace or Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent collaboration, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse site financial reports with clear communication and actionable insights.
• Manage customer profitability, margins, and cost recovery initiatives.
• Lead monthly forecasts and provide weekly updates on sales and margins.
• Understand customer contracts and pricing models to drive risk mitigation.
• Execute month-end closing with internal controls and audit readiness.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Collaborative communication

Organizational skills

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Education

Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

About Us

At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world. By embracing an innovative culture of excellence, we pride ourselves on designing, manufacturing and servicing some of the world’s most transformative products. From life-saving medical technology and mission-critical defense solutions to sophisticated industrial automation, we’re proud to partner with our customers to bring their complex ideas to market.

About Us

At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world. By embracing an innovative culture of excellence, we pride ourselves on designing, manufacturing and servicing some of the world’s most transformative products. From life-saving medical technology and mission-critical defense solutions to sophisticated industrial automation, we’re proud to partner with our customers to bring their complex ideas to market.

Visit Plexus.com to learn more about our unwavering commitment to our vision.

Living Our Values

With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. Our values unite and guide us in everything that we do.

Our values include: Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success.

As part of our team, you’ll do impactful work within an inclusive environment where everyone works together to achieve extraordinary outcomes. You’ll be empowered to reach your full potential through managing your own personalised development plan and access to our learning and development programs.

Job Title:

Finance Analyst

Contract Type:

12 Month - Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

Location:

Kelso or Bathgate - Hybrid / flexible working

We are seeking a results-driven Finance Analyst to support the team, during a period of maternity leave. This fixed-term role offers strong potential for extension for the right candidate. This can be based from either our Kelso or Bathgate/Livingston site.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Insight: Prepare and analyse site financial reports, providing clear communication and actionable insights on site performance.
• Customer Profitability & Margin Management: Utilize historical results, quoted margins, and projections to establish financial goals for customer accounts. Proactively manage margins, lead cost recovery, and challenge account teams to maximize profitability.
• Forecasting: Lead the customer forecasting process, delivering accurate monthly sales and margin forecasts alongside agile weekly updates.
• Commercial & Contract Guidance: Maintain a deep understanding of customer contracts and pricing models. Ensure pricing models are properly executed and drive risk mitigation initiatives.
• Month-End Close & Compliance: Execute month-end closing processes in partnership with corporate accounting and site management to ensure financial accuracy, internal controls, and audit readiness.

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration
• 1+ years of related financial analysis or business partnering experience (2+ years preferred).
• Strong proficiency in Google Workspace or Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent collaboration, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience using integrated financial software/ERP systems.
• Background in manufacturing, supply chain, or customer-account finance.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the accountabilities will be considered.

Working Environment

• Professional, modern office environment located within our manufacturing site.
• Standard office equipment setup with an emphasis on ergonomic workspace arrangements.

Your Rewards and Wellbeing

• Growth: Bespoke development plans and volunteer time off
• Health: Private medical insurance, Employee Assistance Program and vision care
• Wealth: Enhanced pension contributions, life assurance, and group income protection
• Lifestyle: Electric Vehicle and Cycle to Work schemes, plus 33 days of annual leave

Application Process

At Plexus, we don't look for culture fit, we look for culture add. We value the unique perspectives you bring and review every candidate holistically, balancing professional experience, education and individual journey.

Accessibility and Accommodations

As a Disability Confident employer, we recruit purely on the basis of skills and merit, ensuring an equitable process for everyone. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or special requirements. If you require support during the application process, please contact us at [e-mail] with your contact information and a description of your needs.

Note: This inbox is dedicated to accommodation requests; please note that application status updates cannot be provided via this address.