Senior Finance Analyst

Senior Finance Analyst
Up to £45,000 p/a (DOE)
Full time, Permanent

Milton Keynes, UK

Hamilton Woods Associates is searching for a Permanent Senior Finance Analyst for a FMCG business based in Milton Keynes. We have been instructed on an exclusive basis by this multi-faceted business, looking to secure a Qualified Finance professional.

The Senior Finance Analyst will act as an effective business partner to Ops, Commercial and NPD team, assist Operations and Commercial controller with analytical reviews, analysis, commentary and be part of key new business and improvement plans, focussing on business process improvement.

Responsibilities of the Senior Finance Analyst:

• Year on year product standard costing and related changes supported by insightful analysis
• Timely and accurate month end close along with relevant departmental commentaries, so what instead of what
• Monthly material variance analysis with root cause analysis to drive corrective actions by operations
• Be an effective business partner to NPD team, attend NPD meetings, understand new business wins & risks and deliver on related support
• Act as a business partner to Factory Operations departments and attend weekly factory meetings along with monthly reviews
• Prepare and distribute weekly operational reporting and related variance analysis including Labour

Qualifications/Experience required:

• Qualified (CIMA/ACCA)
• Relevant experience within a manufacturing environment
• Have strong Commercial Finance and Costings experience with an analytical approach
• Strong MS Office (Excel advanced) skills - Experience in Dynamics AX is preferred
• Have good verbal and written communication skills

If you would like to apply for this Senior Finance Analyst role, please get in contact with your CV attached