Finance Analyst: Strategic Cost & Forecasting

Zertus UK & Ireland; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days + bank holidays annual leave

4% employer pension

5% employee pension

Life assurance x4 salary

Salary sacrifice schemes

Healthcare cash plan

Job summary

Zertus UK & Ireland is seeking a Finance Analyst to join our procurement finance team in the UK. You will Produce purchase price variance reporting and analysis and Track, analyse and report supplier rebates.

You will Manage buying and accounts payable variances, support overhead cost management and budget reviews, and assist with monthly management accounts and period-end close activities. You will contribute to forecasting, budgeting and reforecast processes and support balance sheet

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office capability.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Experience producing financial analysis, reporting and forecasts.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment ideally food.
• ACCA/CIMA Qualifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Produce purchase price variance reporting and analysis.
• Track, analyse and report supplier rebates.
• Manage buying and accounts payable variances.
• Support overhead cost management and budget reviews.
• Assist with monthly management accounts and period-end close activities.
• Contribute to forecasting, budgeting and reforecast processes.
• Support balance sheet reconciliations and audit requirements.
• Partner with operational stakeholders to improve financial understanding and decision making.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Forecasting & budgeting

Communication skills

Education

ACCA/CIMA qualifications desirable

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Zertus UK & Ireland is seeking a Finance Analyst to join our procurement finance team in the UK. You will Produce purchase price variance reporting and analysis and Track, analyse and report supplier rebates.

You will Manage buying and accounts payable variances, support overhead cost management and budget reviews, and assist with monthly management accounts and period-end close activities. You will contribute to forecasting, budgeting and reforecast processes and support balance sheet