Finance Analyst – Global Functions FP&A in Manchester

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Key Responsibilities May Include:

• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results, providing insightful commentary and actionable recommendations for business improvement.
• Support the execution of the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting cycles, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Develop and maintain detailed financial models and reports to assist in decision-making and drive financial transparency.
• Collaborate with business units to provide financial insights, identify opportunities for operational efficiency, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in the production of financial dashboards, KPIs, and other business intelligence tools to track financial performance and support business goals.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on financial goals, processes, and performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with established financial processes and contribute to process automation, standardization, and efficiency improvements.
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting to support business initiatives, delivering data-driven insights to key stakeholders.

What You'll Do:

• Support month end reporting, forecasting cycles, annual budgeting and long range planning activities.
• Provide insightful financial analysis, reporting and commentary to senior finance and business leaders.
• Work closely with Global Function teams to understand performance drivers, risks and opportunities.
• Produce accurate financial models and scenario analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Challenge assumptions and contribute to continuous improvement across planning and reporting processes.
• Support finance transformation initiatives, process optimisation and new ways of working.
• Help drive financial discipline and accountability across Global Functions.
• Deliver meaningful insights that enable leaders to make confident, data-driven decisions.

What We're Looking For:

• 2-4 years' experience in Finance or FP&A within a complex, multinational organisation.
• Part qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CA, CPA or equivalent).
• Strong FP&A experience, including forecasting, budgeting and financial modelling.
• Proven ability to analyse complex financial data and communicate clear, actionable insights.
• Experience improving and streamlining reporting processes and financial analysis through automation and visualisation tools (e.g. Power Query, Power BI or similar).

Why Join Brambles?

• Be part of a globally recognised organisation and certified Top 17 Global Employer.
• Partner with senior leaders across multiple global business functions.
• Gain exposure to strategic decision making and enterprise wide initiatives.
• Opportunity to influence business performance through insight led finance partnering.
• Collaborative, supportive and high performing finance environment.
• Excellent career development opportunities within a global organisation.

What's In It For You?

• Annual bonus (typically 10%)
• Generous Share Scheme
• Private Healthcare (single cover)
• Flexible Hybrid Working
• 25 days holiday + statutory holidays, with option to buy/sell 5 additional days
• Up to 7.5% Company Pension
• Life Assurance & Employee Assistance Programme
• Numerous retail discounts

Brambles is an inclusive employer. We want every candidate to perform at their best throughout the application and interview process, and while at work. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner.