Business Analyst - Finance

Three Bridges Recruitment is currently partnering with a leading manufacturing organisation, based in Livingston, to recruit a Business Analyst. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Accountant to join the company at an exciting stage in its expansion.

Why Work Here?

• Salary negotiable, circa £55-70k DOE
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and influence strategic decisions
• Role critical to the integration of major business acquisitions
• Scope for personal and professional development
• Exposure to international business environments
• Occasional travel to European hubs

Job

The role of Business Analyst will give you the opportunity to be involved with the following:

• Supporting the Finance Director with the integration of a newly acquired business
• Analysing and optimising operations across European hubs
• Building and maintaining key internal stakeholder relationships
• Optimising costs in utilities and raw materials
• Assist the commercial team with product margin and pricing strategy analysis
• Support Distribution Hubs with decision-making analysis
• Prepare sales mix implications, additional costs affecting goods cost, and budget variance analyses for the Commercial Director
• Developing strategies to enhance profitability and efficiency
• Supporting budget and forecast preparation
• Performing ad hoc tasks as required by the Finance Director

You

As a Business Analyst you will be skilled &/or qualified in the following:

• A Qualified Accountant with at least three years post qualification experience
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills
• Substantial experience in cost-benefit analysis
• Experience with ERP systems and MS Office
• Ability to work in and with cross-functional teams
• Outstanding communication skills with a high level of integrity
• Experience in multi-site distribution organisations, familiar working in a multilingual setting
• Experience in the manufacturing industry is advantageous
• Capability to handle complex data and solve problems effectively
• Flexibility to meet business needs and deadlines
• Proven track record of process improvement and presentation to management board

At Three Bridges Recruitment, two of our values are "striving for brilliance" and "relatability". We want every applicant to receive an excellent experience and ensure that this role is right for you. Should this role be of interest please apply with your most up to date CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.