Manufacturing Finance Analyst – FP&A & Insight

The Magnum Ice Cream Company; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Magnum Ice Cream Company in Gloucester is seeking a Finance Analyst to focus on forecasting, budgeting, long-term planning and financial insight within an on-site manufacturing environment.

You will consolidate financial inputs, review performance trends and highlight risks and opportunities, building robust models to support planning cycles and drive practical action across the business.

Qualifications

• Part qualified or newly qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA, or qualified through experience
• Strong analytical skills with experience in budgeting, forecasting or management reporting
• Strong Excel skills, including financial modelling
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner, engage and challenge stakeholders
• High attention to detail, with strong problem-solving capability and a desire to identify and drive solutions
• Willingness to work on-site, as hybrid working is only occasional

Responsibilities

• Build and Maintain Financial Models: Develop complex financial models, forecasts and scenario analysis to support business planning and decision-making
• Support Planning Cycles: Assist with the annual budget, monthly forecasting and long-term planning processes
• Consolidate Financial Inputs: Gather and review financial information from multiple departments, ensuring accuracy and consistency
• Provide Insightful Analysis: Highlight risks, opportunities and performance trends through clear financial reporting and analysis
• Partner with Stakeholders: Work closely with site stakeholders to educate, challenge and support them in delivering action
• Track Strategic Benefits: Identify and monitor benefits from strategic initiatives and improvement programmes
• Review Costs: Analyse costs and identify opportunities for efficiency, improvement and better financial performance
• Improve Reporting Processes: Support continuous improvement in reporting, financial processes and ways of working

Skills

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder engagement

Excel modelling

Analytical thinking

On-site collaboration

Education

Part qualified or newly qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

SAP cost management

BI tools

Job description

The Magnum Ice Cream Company in Gloucester is seeking a Finance Analyst to focus on forecasting, budgeting, long-term planning and financial insight within an on-site manufacturing environment.

You will consolidate financial inputs, review performance trends and highlight risks and opportunities, building robust models to support planning cycles and drive practical action across the business.