At a Glance
- Tasks: Analyse financial reports and provide insights to drive performance improvements.
- Company: Join a growing UK manufacturing business with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a hybrid work model, private medical insurance, and 33 days of leave.
- Other info: Great career progression opportunities and direct exposure to senior leadership.
- Why this job: Be a key player in financial strategy and make a real impact on business growth.
- Qualifications: Degree in Finance or related field; 1-2 years of experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Purpose Statement
Acts as a Finance Business Partner to provide financial leadership at a manufacturing site and drives financial performance improvement. Responsible for a variety of financial activities, including sales and margin forecasting, analysis of customer profitability, key balance sheet metrics and financial risk avoidance. The key job responsibilities remain consistent across all financial analyst job levels with higher levels characterized by increasing levels of customers, customer complexity and customer scope.
Key Job Accountabilities
- Strategic Business Partnering: Prepare and analyze financial reports, providing clear communication and actionable insights to site management and customer teams.
- Margin & Profitability Management: Use historical results and quoted margins to help establish financial goals. Proactively manage cost recovery, drive customer profitability, and challenge teams to mitigate risks and realise opportunities.
- Forecasting & Reporting: Lead the customer forecast process for your assigned accounts, including accurate monthly sales/margin forecasts and weekly updates.
- Contractual Oversight: Develop a thorough understanding of customer contracts and pricing models to ensure they are properly implemented, executed, and managed.
- Month-End Process: Support the month-end close process, collaborating with corporate accounting and site management to ensure results comply with corporate procedures, audit requirements, and internal controls.
Education/Experience Qualifications
- Degree: A minimum of an Associate’s Degree is required; a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration is preferred.
- Experience: 1–2 years of related financial experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Industry Context: Experience within an industry-led environment (Manufacturing, EMS, or FMCG) is a strong advantage.
- Systems: Proficiency in Excel or Google Workspace is required; experience with integrated financial systems (ERP) is strongly preferred.
- Operational Focus: A passion for operational finance (P&L savings, margin analysis) over purely technical accounting functions.
- Critical Thinking: A Continuous Improvement (CI) mindset with an interest in leveraging new technology (e.g., AI and automation) to streamline processes.
- Collaboration: Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks, alongside excellent teamwork and communication skills.
What We Offer
- In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, this role is designed for a "high-potential" candidate looking for a long-term career step and growth within an expanding UK business.
- Work-Life Balance: A 50/50 hybrid working model and a 1:00 PM finish every Friday.
- Strategic Exposure: Direct daily interaction with senior site leadership and external customers, bridging the gap between site operations and finance.
- Growth Environment: The opportunity to join a growing business with significant expansion in high-tech market sectors, offering a defined trajectory to progress your career.
Your Rewards and Wellbeing
- Growth: Bespoke development plans and volunteer time off.
- Health: Private medical insurance, Employee Assistance Program and vision care.
- Wealth: Enhanced pension contributions, life assurance, and group income protection.
- Lifestyle: Electric Vehicle and Cycle to Work schemes, plus 33 days of annual leave.
Financial Analyst in Kelso employer: Plexus Corp.
As a Financial Analyst at our manufacturing site, you will thrive in a dynamic environment that prioritises employee growth and work-life balance, featuring a 50/50 hybrid working model and early finishes on Fridays. Our culture fosters collaboration and strategic exposure, allowing you to engage directly with senior leadership while driving financial performance improvements in a rapidly expanding UK business. With comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance and bespoke development plans, we are committed to supporting your career trajectory in the high-tech market sectors.
