Senior Finance Business Partner / Financial Analyst in Livingston

Be You - Our people create our best Plexus. Ingrained in our culture of inclusion is the philosophy that each individual offers diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that create great outcomes when we are united as a team. We embrace the differences of all our colleagues, celebrate diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups and candidates, regardless of their background. We are proud to be registered as the Disability Confident committed employer, and we recruit purely on the basis of skills and experience.

Who we are and what we do? We help our customers deliver products to the world which have a profound impact on people's lives. From ultrasound units and 3D printing to network security applications and in-flight Wi‑Fi, we help create products that build a better world. We're a global team of experts who partner with our customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and world‑class customer service.

Role Purpose

Acts as a Finance Business Partner providing financial leadership at our UK sites. This role is responsible for driving financial performance improvement through sales and margin forecasting, customer profitability analysis, and financial risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Business Partnering: Facilitate discussions with the Site Leadership Team (SLT) and General Manager; provide data‑driven recommendations and articulate the financial "story" behind results.
• Margin & Profitability Management: Analyse historical results and quoted margins to establish goals; proactively manage cost recovery and challenge customer teams to mitigate financial risks.
• Forecasting & Reporting: Lead the customer forecast process, including monthly sales/margin forecasts and weekly updates.
• Technical Lead & Mentorship: (Non‑Negotiable) Act as a mentor and technical lead to the wider Finance Analyst team, bridging the gap between site leadership and junior staff in complex financial areas.
• Contractual Oversight: Maintain a thorough understanding of customer contracts and pricing models to ensure proper implementation and execution.
• Month‑End Process: Oversee month‑end close at site level, ensuring results comply with corporate procedures, audit requirements, and internal controls.

Essential Requirements

• Qualifications: Fully Qualified or Part‑Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ICAS/equivalent).
• Experience: Demonstrable experience within an industry‑led environment is required (Manufacturing, EMS, or FMCG preferred).
• The "Industry Pivot": We welcome applications from those with an Audit or Technical Accounting background looking to pivot into a high‑impact, operational business‑partnering career path.
• Operational Focus: A focus on operational finance (P&L savings, margin analysis) over purely technical/reporting functions.
• Systems: Proficiency in Excel/Google Workspace is required; experience with integrated financial systems (ERP) is strongly preferred.

Candidate Profile

• Proactivity: A "trusted pair of hands" with the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.
• Strategic Thinking: The ability to balance fast‑paced operational demands with the maturity to "slow down" and analyze the long‑term impact and "why" behind the numbers.
• Critical Thinking: A "CI (Continuous Improvement) mindset" with an interest in leveraging new technology (e.g., AI and automation) to improve processes.
• Seeking a "high‑potential" candidate looking for a long‑term career step and growth within the organization.

Benefits

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, this role offers:

• Work‑Life Balance: 50/50 hybrid working model and a 1:00 PM finish every Friday.
• Strategic Exposure: Direct daily interaction with senior members of the organization and external customers.
• Growth Environment: The opportunity to join a growing UK business with significant expansion in high‑tech market sectors.

Why you will love it?

At Plexus, we're at our best when opportunities are met with passion, open communication, and teamwork. Our employees work alongside a global team of experts who engage in projects that span a variety of industries—helping our customers in creating the products that build a better world. At Plexus, you will find:

• A workplace centered on collaboration and integrity.
• Supportive leadership teams that value work‑life balance through a flexible work environment.
• An inclusive environment that values diverse backgrounds, experiences, and expertise.
• Flexible career paths across a variety of disciplines.
• Innovative design solutions and state‑of‑the‑art technology that improves lives.

Through our commitment to local community involvement we encourage our employees to participate in outreach activities with charities, local schools, universities, and colleges and to promote careers in the STEM fields.

Additionally, when you join, we want you to enjoy what you do and be rewarded for your contribution, so we have a range of attractive benefits on offer:

• Bespoke development plan.
• Online learning and formal development programmes.
• Full‑time, permanent employment contract.
• Enhanced pension contributions.
• 33 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays).
• Paid family leave.
• Private medical insurance.
• Group income protection insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Volunteer time off.
• Flexible Hybrid Working Available (role dependent).
• Life assurance.
• Occupational health.
• Vision care discounts.
• Discount schemes.
• Company sick pay scheme.
• Onsite gym/ discounted gym.

Application Process

We don't look for culture fit, but culture add. We value all the perspectives our team brings to the table, and we want to hear from YOU. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions, and will look at candidates holistically, balancing work, education and additional experiences.