Sheridan Maine is partnering with a leading manufacturing business based in Hedge End to recruit for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join their team.Hybrid working is available, of up to 2 days per week.  You must be able to attend the office near Southampton 3 days per week.The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting comprehensive financial analysis and delivering data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making. This role involves working closely with various teams to optimise financial performance and contribute to the success of the business. Responsibilities of the Finance Analyst will include:

• Perform detailed financial analysis and reporting to assist management in key decision-making.
• Use of tools such as Power BI, and Excel to extract, manipulate, and analyse financial data.
• Effectively communicate financial insights and recommendations to key stakeholders.
• Product cost estimating, tracking, variance analysis including new product introduction process
• Investment analysis for new products and significant capital projects
• Inventory reconciliation, reporting and analysis
• Collaborating and building strong working relationships with cross-functional teams and senior leaders
• Reviewing and challenging overhead cost performance
• Calculation of internal recovery rates and cost allocations
• Support the month-end close processes
• Assist with ad hoc strategic and operational projects 

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Proven experience as a Financial Analyst or in a similar analytical role -  this is a key requirement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial analysis and reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and use of advanced data visualization tools including Power BI
• Experience of working in a manufacturing organisation would be beneficial  

Hybrid working is available, of up to 2 days per week.You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.