As a Senior Finance Analyst in our Financial Planning and Analysis team you will act as a key finance partner to business areas, delivering financial planning, reporting, analysis, and cost management support. In this role you will provide actionable insights to drive business performance, supports budgeting and forecasting processes, and collaborate with stakeholders across multiple functions to improve financial outcomes and decision-making. This role is perfect for someone who loves business partnering, understanding the business and driving continuous improvements. In return we offer an attractive salary, company bonus, hybrid working, company pension, and career growth, development and support.
Responsibilities
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Partner with business areas to provide financial analysis, reporting, and insights that support strategic decision-making.
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Support forecasting, budgeting, compensation planning, and headcount management processes.
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Deliver balance sheet, expense, and P&L reporting, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities to business stakeholders.
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Collaborate with HR, IT, Sales, Customer Service, R&D, and Marketing teams to improve data quality, reporting accuracy, and financial processes.
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Drive expense management initiatives and provide analysis across key cost categories, including payroll, facilities, fleet, marketing, and other overheads.
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Consolidate and standardise financial reporting, transforming complex data into clear and actionable business insights.
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Identify opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency improvements, and resource optimisation through data-driven analysis.
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Support the development of business intelligence, dashboard reporting, finance automation, and advanced analytical capabilities within the FP&A function.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Accounting & Economics, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline
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CIMA, ACCA, or a Master’s degree in progress is advantageous
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5+ years’ finance or accounting experience within international and manufacturing environments
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Experience using Oracle ERP and working within global business organisations is preferred
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Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to communicate financial information to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
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Ability to build effective relationships and influence stakeholders at all organisational levels, from operational teams to senior leadership
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Knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS reporting standards
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Advanced proficiency in Excel, Tableau, Power BI, Dataiku, Python, Copilot, and other business intelligence and data analysis tools, including dashboard development and large dataset analysis
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Experience in financial modelling, reporting automation, analytics, and business intelligence solutions
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A love for continuous improvement and keeping up-to-date with AI developments to drive improvements and effeciencies
What we Offer:
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The established salary range for this position is £40,373 - £52,569
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Company bonus
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Company pension
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Hybrid working arrangements
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Work-Life Balance: We value your personal time and well-being.
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Career Opportunities: Grow within a truly international business.
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Ongoing Training and Support: Continuous learning and development opportunities.
Pay Transparency
The salary range shown refers to base salary only. In addition to this, we offer a broader total reward package which may include bonus or incentive pay, relevant allowances, and a range of competitive benefits. We encourage candidates to consider the full package when evaluating an offer.
Salary is determined using a structured and objective framework, taking into account the role’s responsibilities, required skills and experience, market benchmarks, and internal equity. This ensures pay decisions are fair, consistent, and aligned with our commitment to equal pay and legal compliance.
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