Responsibilities:
- Managing key month-end and quarterly closing tasks, overseeing a multi-million-pound cost base.
- Providing detailed performance analysis and commentary on operations.
- Developing and maintaining standard product costings and Bills of Materials.
- Supporting capital investment business cases and post-completion reviews.
- Driving cost efficiency initiatives and identifying opportunities for profitability improvement.
- Enhancing budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling within Anaplan.
- Collaborating with Operations, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to align financial strategies with business goals.
Person specification
- A strong academic background with a bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
- At least two years of experience in a relevant finance role (Audit, Tax, Advisory, FP&A, or Business Partnering).
- Highly analytical with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence key stakeholders.
- Advanced Excel and Power BI skills (SAP/Anaplan experience is a plus, but training will be provided).
- A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
Benefits:
Flexible working including 2 days per week from home
Holiday entitlement 25 - 30 days + bank holidays
Extensive benefits package including enhanced pension and private health care