Finance Analyst

Heyland Recruitment are currently working alongside this international specialist manufacturing organisation as they look to recruit a Finance Analyst into their growing Finance team. This organisation provides individuals the opportunity to pursue a career within a fast-paced, industry leading and entrepreneurial organisation. The Finance & Operations Analyst is responsible for collecting, summarising and interpreting financial and operational data, identifying trends and suggesting/implementing solutions.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

• Produce monthly analysis of sales and gross margin by customer along with detailed analysis of various key cost centres for use in finance reporting pack reviewed by directors.
• Provide analysis for annual statutory accounts and audit. Produce monthly VAT returns and submit information to the Office of National Statistics when required.
• Collate operations data from various sources to create KPI report within tight deadlines. Assist operations teams in understanding variances to plans.
• Analyse monthly operational metrics including inventory turns/write offs/accuracy, delivery performance and productivity and present findings/suggestions for improvement
• Prepare weekly S&OP schedules for review by S&OP committee. Suggest improvements to processes. Prepare presentation slides for monthly S&OP review.
• Assist with creation of annual company forecast. Provide S&OP/Operational input to monthly financial forecasts.
• Complete month end tasks where necessary along with other ad-hoc tasks as required.
• Able to work well with colleagues and produce results within a fast-paced and high-pressure atmosphere. Combines strong attention to detail with an orientation towards results/execution.
• Other related administrative duties as required.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Good secondary education with emphasis on numerical and verbal skills.
• Speed and accuracy in data entry and interpretation, with the ability to review/audit while entering.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Experience in working with an integrated manufacturing software package
• Understanding of accounting principles is a plus.
• Prior accounting experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to interact with people at all levels of responsibility.
• Ability to work with confidential information.
• Eligible to work in the United Kingdom.