Operations Finance Analyst

Elevation Senior Finance are working with a leading manufacturer based in Northampton as they look to bring in an Operations Finance Analyst to further strengthen their current Finance Function!

Offering a competitive salary and job-related benefits package, including:

• Pension up to 8% matched
• Company share save scheme
• Qualification study support
• Exclusive employee discount platform
• Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform

The Finance Analyst will influence and support business decisions by bringing financial objectivity, challenge, and insight to proactively support the business.

Duties & Responsibilities of the Finance Analyst will include:

• Partner the Operations team to provide timely and accurate analysis and information to support business decisions
• P&L budget / quarterly forecasts, demonstrating an understanding of the key drivers, to inform local operational and strategic decision making
• Continuously review business practices to make recommendations for changes which will enhance cost efficiency
• Produce extracts and analysis to prepare weekly management accounts
• Support the Finance business Partner in all areas of site finance control and governance
• Produce variance analysis to deliver the monthly, quarterly and half yearly Group packs
• Develop or validate new product pricing, costing, margin analysis to support new business presentations

Key Skills & Experience required:

• Previous management accounts experience essential and ideally working towards an accountancy qualification
• Prior experience within Finance within a Logistics or FMCG/Manufacturing environment is a benefit but not essential
• Ability to challenge and influence key stakeholders
• Strong communication and organisational skills