Analyst, Finance page is loaded## Analyst, Financeremote type: On-Sitelocations: Weybridge, Surreytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR62862SDUK's brands include the Nation’s favourite cheese brand Cathedral City plus other well-known butter & spreads (Clover, Country Life, Vitalite, Utterly Butterly), functional ingredients and dairy free products.As the finance analyst, you will be in a key position to ensure a key product category is supported during a period of planned, targeted growth. Working with a highly-visible, market-leading product in a key product category, we are targeting significant volume growth.This position will also work across additional brands with select retailers and support the growth of own label production.You’ll act as a business partner for a range of key stakeholders, including those within demand (sales and marketing), and R&D. We’ll also encourage site visits so you can develop a greater understanding of the processes and passion that goes behind the production of our products.We’ll also look to you to challenge figures and projections, and ensure opportunities and risks are clearly communicated.We have a culture that believes in Efficiency Through Simplicity, with you having the opportunity to use your previous experience to identify continuous improvement opportunities and streamline processes.**YOU’LL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY...*** Understanding and communicating drivers of volume, sales, and margin variances on a weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis – providing value-added insights* Ensuring promotional activities and price changes are approved in a timely manner, eliminating pricing errors* Ensuring all promotional activity is justified (financially, commercially, strategically) and is aligned with brand strategies* Offering decision-making support to business partners across the business – identifying, quantifying, and communicating opportunities to maximise and risks to mitigate* Ensuring annual customer agreements and joint business plans are accurately quantified and financial impact is clearly communicated* Recommending and challenging changes to terms offered to customers, encouraging growth and increased profitability in the account* Challenging forecast assumptions to ensure they are robust, hold business partners accountable, and ensure forecasts are up-to-date and reflect the most likely outcome* Championing financial controls and procedures to ensure all key issues are identified, communicated, and captured in the appropriate systems (including reconciliation of balance sheets, month end activities, and promotional sign-off)* Contributing to the team focus on continuous improvement through sharing ideas and taking ownership of project delivery**YOU’RE BEST SUITED FOR THE ROLE IF YOU ARE...*** A CIMA/ACCA part-qualified finance analyst with strong commercial experience within a production/manufacturing organisation (AAT qualified will also be considered)* A good communicator, with experience building and developing relationships and can communicate with non-financial stakeholders* Experienced and able to embrace change* Able to demonstrate the use of problem-solving and decision-making skills through critical thinking**WE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING YOU WITH...*** Bonus scheme paid quarterly* Hybrid working approach, minimum 4 days in office, subject to business needs* Opportunities for progression within the UK and overseas* Enhanced employer pension contributions with Scottish Widows* Health cash plan - claim money back towards essential healthcare such as dental, eye care etc.* Access to Thrive 24 hours a day - a leading and NHS clinically approved app which focuses on general wellbeing* Long service recognised every 5 years* Life assurance up to 4 x contractual pay* Discounted branded products* Free, on-site parking* Subsidised staff restaurant* 25 holidays + 8 bank holidays* My Staff Shop - access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings - providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers.For additional information on our benefits please go to uk.saputo.com/en/careers/employee-benefits**We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team.****To enable you to bring your best we will ensure you are provided with any physical or non-physical adjustments to support your participation in the job application and interview process.****#SDUK2026***Agencies - Thank you for your interest in working with Saputo Dairy UK. We have a PSL who will be supporting us if needed. We do not pay fees or acknowledge any CV’s supplied to Saputo Dairy UK unless you have been briefed on the role by a member of the Talent Acquisition Team.*In the UK, Saputo is a producer of leading British food brands and value-added ingredients. We manufacture a range of cheeses, dairy spreads, and dairy-free products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands including Cathedral City, Clover, Country Life, Frylight and Wensleydale.Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success.You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.
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