Supply Chain Finance Analyst Location: Loughborough Shifts: Monday - Friday flexible start time from 09:00 AM Pay Rate: £19.63 per hour As a Financial Analyst, youll be responsible for supporting the reporting of actual results and forecasting of future financial performance for the European business for Supply Chain including Transport, Operations and Inventory. Tasks may include, but are not limited to: 1. Preparation of weekly and monthly key metric management reports for KPIs 2. Supporting the monthly close 3. Support working capital analysis on inventory 4. Work with the Accounting teams to ensure that key line items in the accounts are being accrued for and managed with the same method across Europe. Being able to work with IBS processes and streamline mapping of accounts for reporting. 5. Accruals and analysis 6. Support the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) through department expense analysis and management report production. 7. PPI reporting is a big focus for ThermoFisher; the analyst should be able to support with productivity including idea generation and reporting of benefits. Embrace process improvement, working on projects and tasks that enhance organisational efficiency or create added value for internal or external customers. 8. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Skills: years of experience 1.A minimum of 2 years of related work experience is a requirement 2.Experience and competent in the preparation of financial management information reports 3.Ability to accurately follow departmental procedures relating to financial analysis and reporting 4.The individual must be able to work as both part of a team, across functions and on their own initiative, be flexible and to review current practices with the target of improving the department to achieve modern best practice 5.Knowledge and experience of accounting packages; competent in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook Competencies: 1.Organized; experienced in balancing several different tasks at one time. 2.Strong communication skills and team player 3.Dedicated with the ability to work under own initiative. 4.Confidence to investigate anomalies in financials. 5.Accuracy and attention to detail a must, together with adhering to agreed timescales which at times may be time pressured and could mean working unsocial hours. 6.Self-sufficient, pro-active, inquisitive, and driven. Degree/Certifications: 1.A degree or equivalent qualification in accountancy or a related discipline (or equivalent working experience). 2.Part Qualified accountant from a recognized body, or final stage Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.