Senior Finance Analyst - Manufacturing & Operations
Location: North Somerset
Salary: Up to £63,000 per annum (depending on experience) plus benefits
We’re looking for a Senior Finance Analyst to be a trusted partner within the organisation. You’ll provide insight, financial analysis, and strategic support to drive operational performance, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
* Business Partnering: Act as the go-to finance expert for site managers, providing insights on cost drivers, material usage, labour efficiency, waste, and overheads.
* Financial Planning & Reporting: Lead monthly P&L analysis, forecasting, and budgeting. Deliver clear cost centre reports highlighting variances and trends.
* Manufacturing Costing & Inventory: Analyse production variances, monitor WIP, support standard cost updates, and optimise inventory and working capital.
* Systems & Reporting: Maintain and improve SAP ERP reports; automate reporting processes using Excel/Power BI.
* Controls & Continuous Improvement: Ensure compliance with internal controls, support audits, and drive process improvements across finance and operations.
Skills & Experience
* Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or equivalent experience in manufacturing finance.
* Strong financial modelling, analytical, and business partnering skills.
* Experience with SAP ERP (FI/CO, PP, MM) and Power BI desirable.
* Knowledge of product costing, BOMs, routings, and production processes.
* Excellent communicator, able to influence senior operational teams.
* Hands-on, proactive, and commercially focused with a continuous improvement mindset.
Benefits
* Flexible working options
* 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
* Bonus scheme (up to 7.5% of salary)
* Pension contribution up to 8%
* Life assurance (4x salary)
* Cash health plan
* Access to fitness and wellbeing programmes
* Supportive culture with employee clubs, social activities, and professional development opportunities
Apply now to join a forward-thinking, dynamic operations finance team and make a real impact across the business.