Procurement Finance Analyst: Cost Optimisation & Forecasting

Humdinger; Otley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension 4% employer / 5% employee

Life assurance x4 salary

Salary sacrifice schemes

Healthcare cash plan

Job summary

Humdinger is seeking a Finance Analyst (Procurement) to join our Supply Chain Finance team. The role partners with Procurement, Commercial, Operations and Supply Chain to provide financial analysis, reporting and forecasting that supports business performance and cost optimisation.

The position is permanent, full-time (37.5 hours) with a salary of up to £40,000–£45,000 and a closing date of 18/09/2026. Based in Sherburn-in-Elmet, this role offers exposure to manufacturing finance and

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office capability.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Experience producing financial analysis, reporting and forecasts.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders.
• 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

ACCA/CIMA qualifications desirable

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Humdinger is seeking a Finance Analyst (Procurement) to join our Supply Chain Finance team. The role partners with Procurement, Commercial, Operations and Supply Chain to provide financial analysis, reporting and forecasting that supports business performance and cost optimisation.

The position is permanent, full-time (37.5 hours) with a salary of up to £40,000–£45,000 and a closing date of 18/09/2026. Based in Sherburn-in-Elmet, this role offers exposure to manufacturing finance and