Job Title: Financial Planning Analyst
Location: Lowestoft
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (DOE)
Our client, Birds Eye are looking for a detail-oriented Finance Analyst to join their dynamic finance team. This role involves preparing financial reports, analysing key metrics, and supporting forecasting and budgeting processes. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in providing insights to drive business performance and improve decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports, analysing key metrics.
* Conduct variance analysis to assess financial performance and identify key drivers.
* Maintain accurate material and finished goods pricing through regular updates and analysis.
* Assist in the month-end and quarter-end close process, including posting necessary accruals and journals.
* Develop financial models to support forecasting and scenario planning.
* Collaborate with finance and operational teams to enhance data governance and reporting accuracy.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives, including automation and process optimisation.
* Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.
Ideally, you will have a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. We welcome applications from qualified, part-qualified, or qualified-by-experience candidates. Ideally, you'll have five years' experience in financial reporting and forecasting, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex data. Proficiency in financial planning systems, SAP, and business intelligence tools is essential, as well as excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
If you are a proactive finance professional looking for a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply by sending your CV to james@keelerrecruitment.co.uk.
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