At a Glance
- Tasks: Support manufacturing teams with financial insights and performance analysis.
- Company: Join a leading food manufacturing company in Erith.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and hands-on experience.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to learn and grow in finance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on operational efficiency and profitability.
- Qualifications: Part Qualified/Qualified (CIMA/ACCA) with financial management experience.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Operations Finance Analyst - on site - Erith
Role Overview
The Operations Finance Analyst plays a key role in supporting the manufacturing and operational leadership within the business.
The role works with the Finance Business Partner to drive operational performance, cost control, profitability, and continuous improvement across the site.
The successful candidate will work closely with operational teams to deliver accurate financial insights, identify opportunities for efficiency improvements, and support decision-making processes that enhance business performance.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
- Prepare and analyse daily, weekly and monthly manufacturing performance reports
• Track and report key operational KPIs, including
- Yield and waste
- Material usage variances
- Analyse manufacturing costs and investigate variances against budget, forecast, and standard costs.
- Provide insightful commentary on financial and operational performance.
- Support month-end close activities, including accruals, journals, and reconciliations.
- Maintain and review standard costing models.
- Monitor and analyse material, labour, and overhead cost variances.
- Support product costing and profitability analysis.
- Assist with annual cost roll processes and cost updates.
- Support the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
Key Attributes
- Proactive and results oriented.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Ability to translate financial data for operational factory floor managers.
- Comfortable spending time on the factory floor observing processes
- High level of integrity and confidentiality.
Required Experience and Qualifications
- Part Qualified/ Qualified (CIMA / ACCA)
- Proven experience in financial management, in a food manufacturing environment.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational abilities.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Please note
This job description outlines the core responsibilities and duties of the role.
It is not an exhaustive list, and the role may evolve over time to include additional tasks and responsibilities in line with business needs.
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Operations Finance Analyst in Erith employer: Oscar Mayer Group UK
The Oscar Mayer Group UK is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Wrexham where quality and safety are at the forefront of our operations. We prioritise employee growth through continuous training and development opportunities, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. Join us to be part of a team that values your expertise and commitment to excellence in food safety and compliance.
