Senior Finance Analyst | Manufacturing & Operations
Clevedon, UK (Hybrid)
Are you a commercially minded finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment?
Do you enjoy getting under the skin of operations, challenging the numbers, and influencing how a business performs?
If so this could be your next move.
The Opportunity
We're hiring a Senior Finance Analyst to partner closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations teams at site level. This is a highly visible role where finance meets the factory floor - driving insight, performance, and smarter decision-making.
Reporting into the Product Company Controller, you'll be a trusted advisor, not just a number-cruncher.
What You'll Be Doing
Acting as a finance business partner to operational leaders
Owning manufacturing P&L reporting and detailed variance analysis (labour, materials, overheads, yield, scrap)
Analysing production order variances (PPV, labour & overhead absorption) and monitoring WIP
Maintaining strong control over inventory valuation, accuracy, and provisioning
Building and maintaining SAP reports for operations stakeholders
Supporting audits and strengthening internal controls
Driving continuous improvement across manufacturing and engineering processes
What We're Looking For
Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) or equivalent manufacturing finance experience
Strong background in manufacturing, cost accounting, or operational finance
Excellent analytical, modelling, and business-partnering skills
Advanced Excel skills; Power BI or similar tools a plus
SAP / ERP experience (FI/CO, PP, MM ideal but not essential)
Confident communicator who can influence senior operational stakeholders
Don't tick every box? That's okay - we value capability, mindset, and potential.
Why Join?
Hybrid working (site-based in Clevedon with flexibility)
A culture of trust, accountability, and collaboration
Real opportunities for career growth and lifelong learning
Competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing support
Work for a global, high-tech manufacturing leader driving innovation worldwide
Interested?
Apply by sending over your CV and I will be in touch ASAP