Senior Financial Analyst in Loughborough

If you want to reshape the world and discover your greatest potential, Saint‑Gobain provides one‑of‑a‑kind opportunities for innovative problem solvers. We are committed to our mission to improve lives because, every day, we witness the enormous impact of our efforts on the world around us.

We have an immediate need for a Senior Financial Analyst. The primary purpose of the Senior Financial Analyst is to provide financial analysis support to group management and financial reporting support to parent company. Primary responsibilities include:

• Corporate compliance reporting responsibilities
• Support in development and analysis of the annual budget
• Profitability forecasting
• Business decision/performance analysis

Ensure timely and accurate completion of month‑end financial close as well as the execution of all reporting requirements. Support close for the Mickleton site through various journal entries and valuations, including but not limited to shipped not billed accrual, reclass entries to support accurate split of information for magnitude reporting, and other general accruals/reclass entries. Support the SBU Controller in running month‑end close adjustment margin jobs (COPA Assessments and Distributions) to ensure variance application into the support system. Serve as the primary contact for external and internal auditors and supply/coordinate responses to their requests and/or questions. Assist extensively in the annual preparation of the budget and rolling forecasts, working with business managers and department heads to ensure that all budgeting requirements are disseminated, understood, and completed as required. Also always looking for ways to maximize efficiency and ensure acquisitions are properly integrated.

Perform financial analyses and make recommendations to support strategic decision‑making as needed, developing financial/operational reports and models to support recommendations. Learn and understand the various SAP modules and the connection between the system activities and the financials.

The qualified applicant will have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, an MBA degree in Finance or CMA preferred or equivalent
• 5+ years' experience in General Accounting, Cost Accounting and Financial Analysis
• Cost accounting/analysis experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
• Strong IT skills and aptitude to deliver effective desktop reporting (paperless web‑enabled environment), utilize GL Wands and MS Excel and PowerPoint for analysis and presentations as well as SAP ERP knowledge
• Integrity and transparency at all times
• Ability to work autonomously but seek help when appropriate
• Problem‑solving and ability to work across functions effectively
• Continuous improvement mentality
• Effective communication skills and the ability to summarise complex topics
• Attention to detail and rigor in all processes
• Ability to dig in the details and step back and see the big picture
• Ability to streamline, document, and automate processes
• Work effectively within a team environment
• Challenge ideas in an effective but constructive manner
• Ability to communicate effectively with upper levels of management

Saint‑Gobain’s innovations touch almost every major industry around the world. Within its Life Sciences division, teams are solving critical problems for customers who are getting life‑saving medical devices to the frontlines of healthcare, discovering essential medications, and nourishing and connecting the world through consumer, industrial and electronics applications.

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:

• Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• LiveWell Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality
• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company‑provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short‑Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long‑Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want
• Identity Theft Protection
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance and Discounts
• Back‑up Child & Elder Care

Saint‑Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer prospective candidates and provide the national pay range for this position which is $92,000 to $142,000 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 12% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $103,040 to $159,040.

Saint‑Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.