Finance Analyst

We’re looking for a proactive and analytical Finance Analyst to play a key role in supporting the Tarmac UK Cement businesses. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with Finance, Commercial and Operational teams, providing the insight that strengthens governance, improves profitability and supports strategic decision‑making across a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.

As a Finance Analyst, you’ll be responsible for delivering high‑quality commercial insight, robust financial controls and effective end‑to‑end management of customer rebates and debtor processes. Your work will directly influence commercial decision‑making, pricing governance, forecasting accuracy and overall financial performance across the Cement business.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Commercial Analysis & Insight
  • Reporting and analysing volumes, price and margin to drive commercial decisions and financial planning
  • Partnering with Senior Commercial Managers and Key Account Managers to deepen commercial understanding, challenge assumptions and provide scenario modelling
  • Analysing customer, market and performance trends using tools such as SAP Business Warehouse to identify risks and opportunities
  • Supporting pricing governance through maintaining pricing schedules, validating changes and contributing to pricing initiatives
  • Leading customer and cement plant profitability reviews and presenting your findings to senior stakeholders
• Rebate Management & Financial Controls
  • Owning the complete customer rebate process—from system set‑up and accruals to reporting, payment and stakeholder engagement
  • Ensuring full compliance with internal controls, especially in revenue accounting and pricing governance
  • Managing the month‑end process for sales and rebates, including accrual preparation and pricing checks
  • Maintaining best‑practice documentation for audit and continuous improvement
• Debtor Management & Collections Support
  • Acting as a business partner to the Collections shared service team to ensure effective collections and reporting
  • Providing insight into debt performance and supporting actions to improve cash collection
• Reporting, Forecasting & Cross‑Functional Support
  • Delivering high‑quality reporting and analysis across volumes, revenue and pricing
  • Using data‑querying tools to analyse performance trends that inform forecasting and long‑term financial planning
  • Preparing month‑end reporting packs with meaningful commentary for senior stakeholders
  • Supporting the commercial forecasting cycle and helping validate assumptions to enhance accuracy
  • Driving continuous improvements in reporting, data quality and system utilisation

What the Ideal Candidate Looks Like

We’re seeking someone who is a motivated self‑starter, able to operate confidently in a complex and fast‑moving business environment. You’ll need strong analytical capability, financial modelling expertise and the confidence to influence and engage with stakeholders at all levels.

You’ll bring:

• A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent experience
• Strong financial analysis skills
• The ability to understand and map end‑to‑end financial and system processes
• Proven problem‑solving skills and a track record of driving process improvements
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex financial topics
• Strong proficiency with data‑querying/management tools and financial ERP systems

Desirable experience:

• Managing customer rebate processes
• Experience within the building products industry
• Background in a large, complex or matrix organisation
• Familiarity with SAP/Business Warehouse
• Power BI capability

Why Tarmac

We don’t just offer a job, we offer a career. Alongside this role, you’ll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
• Training and development opportunities

We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you. Click ‘Apply’ to get started. Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so don’t wait too long!