Finance Analyst £45,000 - £50,000 Benefits Bonus Tamworth - Site Based Days Only (Mon-Fri) gap technical are proud to be representing this manufacturing business in their search for a Finance Analyst to work at their facility based near Tamworth. Performance Objectives Analysis and manipulation of large amounts of data Ownership of preparation of the sales forecast & daily/weekly KPIs and tracking of variance thereon Provide value-add business reporting to key management stakeholders primarily outside of the finance function, including development of new reports and responding to ad-hoc requests Play a critical role in the analysis and reporting of margins, including analysis of production and purchase price variances, co-ordinating with stakeholders to resolve in a timely manner Support wider business to drive automation of periodic reporting to reduce site workload using a variety of tools. Cross-collaboration to understand operational nature of variances identified. To think logically and creatively to come up with new ideas to improve processes and reporting. As a customer focused organisation all employees are expected to acquire basic product knowledge and take responsibility for providing effective front-line customer support by answering telephone calls or emails when required Aid in segregation of duties between multiple systems and drive a strong control environment. Own the day to day management of inventory including investigations, analysis and improvement actions. Including leading annual stock takes Support the FC during the month end process, with a focus on inventory Person Specification A-C GCSE Level or equivalent in English and Maths; Prior experience working in a finance environment. MS Office with Intermediate Excel skills Demonstrate ability to manipulate and analyse large amount of data Working in a pressured environment, requiring flexibility to achieve tight deadlines Manufacturing experience Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate and liaise effectively at all levels within the Company; primarily outside of the finance function Ability to manipulate and analyse large amount of data Skilled at producing clear information summaries from complex report outputs Desirable Business or IT related degree Prior knowledge of SAP Knowledge of manufacturing industry Other database knowledge Apply Please send your CV via the Apply now option on the website If you have any questions or are interested in any other opportunities we may have, please do not hesitate to get in touch This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of gap technical who are operating as an employment agency. gap technical are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Closing Date: 04/07/2025 'By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy.' ADZN1_UKTJ