Job Description

The role of Finance Analyst will be responsible for preparation, analysis and reporting of financial performance of the Loughborough Manufacturing Plant. Individual will report to the UK Plant Controller.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Participate in month end closing
• Preparation of month end journals, PPV, OPEX, manufacturing variances
• Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Prepare for weekly soft close meetings, reporting on Absorption, Production Variances, Inventory Movements & any month to date issues
• Provide analysis of operating cost Centre budgets and monthly variances
• Partnership with wider UK & US finance team
• Assist in the preparation of Estimates & the Annual Operating Plan
• Assist in the Annual cost revaluation.
• Work closely with manufacturing on master data integrity to ensure data accuracy at source.
• Liaise with Internal and External auditors on various accounting matters.
• Headcount reporting.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing finance role. ERP experience essential. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office. Ability to communicate key financial information to non-finance personnel in a clear, concise way. Ability to build strong professional relationships with colleagues across differing functions. Sound analytical skills, good planning/organization skills, attention to detail. Self-starter with the ability to identify problems and find solutions. Ability to priorities effectively and to work to tight deadlines. University degree or equivalent higher education qualification. Study for a relevant professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA) will be required.