Job Overview

We are seeking a motivated and confident Finance & Business Analyst to join our finance team. This role presents excellent opportunities for career progression and personal growth within a fast-growing manufacturing start-up. The successful candidate will gain exposure to all areas of finance and broader business operations, making it an ideal opportunity for an analytical and well-rounded professional.

Main Responsibilities

• Business Analytics & Reporting including developing dashboards and reports on key production, waste and sales data. Perform further analysis to identify trends and provide actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Costing & Pricing including development and maintenance of complex costing models to support pricing strategies, detailed cost analysis to ensure profitability optimisation and periodically updating standard costings.
• Financial Planning & Analysis including supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis process and performing variance analysis, providing explanations for deviations from budget.
• Accounting & Other Month End Responsibilities including reconciliations, journal entries, supporting internal controls and assist with preparation of financial and management reports.

Qualifications & Skills Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field
• Strong analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal skills are essential; the ideal candidate will be required to communicate regularly with personnel at all levels in the company.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work independently on multiple projects/tasks at one time.
• Understanding of financial statements, costing principles, and budgeting/forecasting.
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with BI tools and ERP systems is a big plus.
• Ability to build effective working relations within all areas of the business, as well as deal with suppliers and customers in a professional manner. 

Hours and Salary

• Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5pm
• Up to £27,000 per annum depending on experience