Finance Operations Analyst Location: Carlisle Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30AM-5PM Salary: Competitive Benefits About Us Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across 16 sites. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories, including popular brands like Holland's pies. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our retail and food service customers, including major retailers like Aldi, Asda, Co-op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrison's, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose. About the Role We're looking for a curious, analytical, and confident Finance Operations Analyst to join our Finance team at our Carlise site and work cross-functionally across our manufacturing operations. This is not your traditional accountancy position - instead, you'll dive into data, identify performance trends, and work closely with our shop floor and operations teams to drive real business improvements. You'll be working with our databases and tools already in place, your focus will be on continuing and enhancing this work - bringing fresh insight and energy into performance analysis and operational optimisation. Key Responsibilities Analyse operational data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement Partner with cross-functional teams to challenge existing processes and drive performance improvements Maintain and develop existing dashboards and spreadsheets to track KPIs Present data in a clear, impactful way to stakeholders across the business Support ongoing initiatives to embed performance monitoring and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations About You You're someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and enjoys getting into the details of how things work. You don't need an accounting qualification - but a solid understanding of manufacturing processes, a head for numbers, and the ability to build relationships. Key Skills Background in the manufacturing industry Strong data analysis skills Basic Excel skills (including pivot tables and lookups) Strong interpersonal skills Proven ability to influence and challenge cross-functionally Experience in a role such as Operations Analyst, Business Analyst, or Finance/Data Analyst Benefits 5% matched pension contribution Refer a friend scheme Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid are free and confidential support services 365 days a year Boparan Restaurant Group Discount - 50% discount for friends and family. (Giraffe World Kitchen, Harry Ramsden, Ed's Easy Diner and Burger & Cocktails Cycle2Work Scheme Why Join Us? As one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, we provide ample opportunities for career growth and skill development. We emphasise promoting from within, ensuring you can build a rewarding career with us. meals01