Finance Operations Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Operations Analyst to join their dynamic team in Carlisle. This role offers the opportunity to delve into operational data, identify trends, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive performance improvements. You will maintain dashboards and present impactful data to stakeholders, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations. With a commitment to career growth and skill development, this company provides an exciting environment for those who thrive in fast-paced settings. If you have a passion for data and operational excellence, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Refer a Friend Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

50% Discount for Friends and Family

Cycle2Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and data analysis.
• Ability to build relationships and influence cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyse operational data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Maintain and develop dashboards and spreadsheets for KPIs.
• Support performance monitoring and continuous improvement.

Skills

Manufacturing Industry Background

Basic Excel Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Influencing Skills

Operations/Business/Finance/Data Analyst Experience

Job description

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Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30AM-5PM

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About Us

Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across 16 sites. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories, including popular brands like Holland's pies. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our retail and food service customers, including major retailers like Aldi, Asda, Co-op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrison's, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose.

About the Role

We're looking for a curious, analytical, and confident Finance Operations Analyst to join our Finance team at our Carlisle site and work cross-functionally across our manufacturing operations. This is not your traditional accountancy position - instead, you'll dive into data, identify performance trends, and work closely with our shop floor and operations teams to drive real business improvements.

You'll be working with our databases and tools already in place, focusing on continuing and enhancing this work—bringing fresh insight and energy into performance analysis and operational optimisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse operational data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
• Partner with cross-functional teams to challenge existing processes and drive performance improvements
• Maintain and develop existing dashboards and spreadsheets to track KPIs
• Present data in a clear, impactful way to stakeholders across the business
• Support ongoing initiatives to embed performance monitoring and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations

About You

You're someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and enjoys getting into the details of how things work. You don't need an accounting qualification, but a solid understanding of manufacturing processes, a head for numbers, and the ability to build relationships.

Key Skills

• Background in the manufacturing industry
• Basic Excel skills (including pivot tables and lookups)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to influence and challenge cross-functionally
• Experience in roles such as Operations Analyst, Business Analyst, or Finance/Data Analyst

Additional Benefits

• Refer a friend scheme
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid—free and confidential support services 365 days a year
• Boparan Restaurant Group Discount—50% discount for friends and family (Giraffe World Kitchen, Harry Ramsden, Ed's Easy Diner, and Burger & Cocktails)
• Cycle2Work Scheme

Why Join Us?

As one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, we provide ample opportunities for career growth and skill development. We emphasise promoting from within, ensuring you can build a rewarding career with us.