Senior Finance Analyst

Hays; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international manufacturing group in Hereford seeks a Senior Finance Analyst. This role involves financial analysis, reporting, and collaboration with management. The ideal candidate will be qualified or part-qualified in ACA, ACCA, or CIMA and possess strong analytical skills. The position offers competitive salary and progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Study package for relevant qualifications

Life assurance (x3)

Contributed pension scheme

On-site parking

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified in ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Experience in a similar position.

Responsibilities

• Produce quality reporting and analysis on financial metrics.
• Handle balance sheet reconciliations and support year-end reporting.
• Collaborate with management to optimize inventory reserves.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Tools

Excel

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Senior Finance Analyst

Hays County Of Herefordshire, England, United Kingdom

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Hays Accountancy & Finance are partnering exclusively with a well-established international manufacturing group in Hereford, Herefordshire, to recruit a dynamic & experienced Senior Finance Analyst. The position reports directly to the Head Of FP&A and involves analysis, automation of processes, cost reporting, and various financial projects. Progression opportunities are available, along with a study package for CIMA/ACCA/ACA. Open to finance analysts who are part-qualified or qualified and looking to add value within a leading group.

Your new role

Your key duties include producing quality reporting and analysis on financial metrics, analyzing cost improvement and productivity pipelines, preparing monthly forecasts and annual budgets, and reporting on inventory and profitability. You will also handle balance sheet reconciliations, support year-end cost rolls, spend analysis, and contribute to budgeting, audits, and year-end reporting. Supporting continuous improvement for the FP&A team, working on ad-hoc projects, and collaborating with management to optimize inventory reserves are also part of your responsibilities. You will investigate issues, provide solutions, and partner with stakeholders to identify risks and opportunities, supporting the wider finance team as needed.

What you'll need to succeed

To qualify for this role, you should have experience in a similar position, be qualified or part-qualified in ACA, ACCA, or CIMA, and possess strong communication skills for internal and external business partnering. Relevant management accounting experience in a complex environment, the ability to coach non-finance staff, analytical skills, and attention to detail are essential. Experience with financial systems, strong Excel skills, and the ability to prioritize are required. Experience with ERP systems like SAP, Power BI, standard costing, and international manufacturing experience are advantageous but not essential.

What you'll get in return

This permanent role offers a competitive salary based on experience, a study package for relevant qualifications, life assurance (x3), a contributed pension scheme, on-site parking, development opportunities, and more. It's a great chance to join a reputable manufacturing group in a stimulating finance role.

What you need to do now

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