Financial Analyst (Business Partner)

GB03 Air Products PLC; Chertsey; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions company seeks a motivated Financial Analyst in Chertsey, UK. This role involves supporting the Integrated Gases business through financial analysis, reporting, and strategic planning. The ideal candidate will have a strong financial background, analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. Opportunities for professional development and exposure to international markets are provided.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial analysis, preferably in FP&A or business decision support roles.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, take initiative, and work independently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly close activities by reviewing results and preparing analysis.
• Lead quarterly forecasts and contribute to the annual Operating Plan.
• Prepare and present monthly and quarterly Business Area Review reports.

Skills

Financial analysis

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Fluent English

Education

University degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, or Accounting

Advanced degree (MBA, Master's in Finance/Economics) or financial qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CMA, CFA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

Analysis/BW

BI tools (e.g., BEX, Qlik Sense/View)

Job description

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Financial Analyst (Business Partner)

Apply locations Chertsey UK United Kingdom, Europe Barcelona, Spain time type Full time posted on Posted 16 Days Ago job requisition id JR-2025-17096

At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what’s possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world.

Reimagine What’s Possible

We are seeking a motivated and analyticalFinancial Analystto support theIntegrated Gasesbusiness across the UK, Ireland, Israel, Italy, and Norway, with a focus on Israel and the Electronics business. This role plays a key part in helping the commercial and supply chain teams achieve their financial and operational goals through insightful analysis, accurate reporting, and strategic planning.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a solid financial background who is eager to grow within a dynamic, multinational environment. You’ll receive coaching and mentoring to help you thrive in this business decision support role.

Preferred location is Chertsey office UK, but remote working will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Month-End Close & Reporting: Support monthly close activities by reviewing results, preparing major factor analysis, and delivering clear financial commentary to stakeholders.

• Forecasting & Planning: Lead quarterly forecasts and contribute to the annual Operating Plan, working closely with commercial and operational teams to align financial targets with business strategy.

• Business Area Reviews: Prepare and present monthly and quarterly Business Area Review reports in collaboration with regional management, highlighting key trends and performance drivers.

• Project & Profitability Analysis: Deliver financial insights for key initiatives, including customer profitability, pricing and margin analysis, and new business evaluations.

• Cost & Capex Monitoring: Track capital expenditure and support cost control efforts across supply chain and plant operations, identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Supply Chain, Customer Engineering, and Operations to analyze cost performance, support decision-making, and drive productivity initiatives.

• Financial Tools & Ad-Hoc Support: Maintain and enhance financial models and dashboards, and support various ad-hoc projects, scenario analyses, and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• University degree inFinance, Economics, Business, Engineering, orAccounting.

• Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s in Finance/Economics) or financial qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CMA, CFA) completed or in progress is a strong advantage.

• Proven experience infinancial analysis, preferably inFP&Aor business decision support roles.

• Proficiency inMicrosoft ExcelandPowerPointis essential.

• Experience withSAP,Analysis/BW, andBI tools(e.g., BEX, Qlik Sense/View) is beneficial.

• Stronganalytical and problem-solvingskills with attention to detail.

• Ability to managemultiple priorities, take initiative, and work independently.

• Excellentcommunication skillsand ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.

• Fluency inEnglish; a second language is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a collaborative and high-performing finance team.

• Gain exposure to international markets and cross-functional business operations.

• Enjoy a competitive compensation package with opportunities for professional development.

We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.

At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visitAbout Air Products.

Behind every success and innovation that has made a difference in the world, you will find a team of passionate people who helped make it possible. At Air Products, our talented people help each other and our customers thrive. We are driven to discover, care and accomplish. To our colleagues, we are valued and respected teammates. To our customers, we are partners in creating value. To our communities, we are caring, involved neighbors and committed stewards of the environment.

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