Job Description Summary
Finance Analyst to support the UK manufacturing (cleanroom) site & global corporate overheads
Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire, UK Hybrid – requires a minimum of 3 days a week in the Basingstoke facility.
Summary Of Role
We are looking for a dynamic Finance Analyst to join our team growing team. This position will focus on ensuring the accuracy and alignment of key manufacturing finance metrics, driving cost improvement initiatives, and providing financial support to site leadership along with analysing the details and drivers of the corporate overheads. The ideal candidate will be a highly analytical and detail-oriented finance professional with a strong background in forecasting, reporting, and manufacturing finance. You will work closely with various departments such as the accounting team, manufacturing team, purchasing, and logistics to help ensure that business goals are aligned with financial performance. Responsible for analyzing variances in expenses, identifying revenue and expense trends, and forecasting future financial trends
Essential Responsibilities Include
How will you make an impact & Requirement
* Forecast Alignment & Cost Inputs - Drive and align input cost data and timelines to ensure accurate and timely forecast aligned to corporate deadlines. Partner with Operations and Planning stakeholders to validate key cost forecast assumptions and targets.
* Manufacturing Metrics & Reporting - Identify and communicate key trends impacting financial performance.
* Monthly Input Cost Reporting - Prepare and deliver monthly input cost reports to Operations & Finance leadership. Provide detailed variance analysis and insights on cost fluctuations and key drivers. Identify Risks and Opportunities, align with cost owners driving optimal financial outcomes.
* Finance Reporting & Stakeholder Support - Work closely with the Senior FP&A Manager and the business Operations teams to fulfil reporting requirements. Support ad hoc financial analysis and reporting needs for leadership.
* Monthly analysis and forecasting of the global corporate overheads working with senior stakeholders globally.
Required Skills & Qualifications
2+ Years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (macros, pivot tables, Power Query) and PowerPoint. Strong Analytical Skills Studying for or qualified CIMA
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
Strong written and verbal communication skills Bachelor’s degree (Finance/Accounting/Economics preferred) Experience with SAP