Finance Analyst – Ayrshire
Global Organisation | Excellent Career Progression | Competitive Salary
Our client, a market-leading global business with a significant presence in Ayrshire, is seeking a highly capable and driven Finance Analyst to join their high-performing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional looking to take the next step in their career within a business that offers outstanding career progression and international exposure.
This role requires a confident and analytical finance professional with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting. You will be expected to challenge figures, push back where necessary, and contribute proactively to business-critical decisions. Strong Excel skills are essential, along with a high level of financial acumen and the ability to work with large, complex datasets.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare complex and detailed financial performance reports for both European and US Corporate stakeholders.
* Consolidate and report on large volumes of data, using advanced Excel and IT skills.
* Provide financial support to business functions, identifying and highlighting areas of financial impact.
* Highlight significant financial issues to senior finance leadership.
* Ensure the accuracy and integrity of business performance reporting, including:
* Labour and overhead performance
* Budget and forecast analysis
* Supply chain cost performance
* Project cost/benefit appraisal
* Support the month-end close process through accruals and prepayments.
* Deliver weekly cost variance analysis
* Drive decision-making through analysis of trends, risks, and opportunities.
* Maintain robust financial models to support the Estimate at Complete process.
* Build effective working relationships across departments to ensure the accuracy of financial information.
* Understand and apply principles of Block Accounting in profitability reporting.
* Support bid activity for new business opportunities, including financial modelling.
* Ensure accurate stock classification and support quarterly stock count activity.
* Liaise with external auditors and customers as required.
Candidate Profile:
* Degree qualified with relevant finance experience.
* Accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or currently studying. (will also consider QBE)
* Proven experience in budgeting and forecasting.
* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Advanced Excel capability is essential.
* Proficient in SAP or similar ERP systems.
* Proactive, analytical and confident in challenging assumptions and figures.
* Strong relationship management and influencing skills.
This role offers a unique opportunity to join a prestigious global company in a pivotal finance role. If you're commercially minded, confident in your analysis, and eager to progress in a dynamic environment, we'd like to hear from you.
Pertemps acts as both an employment business and an employment agency.
YOU MUST LIVE IN WEST CENTRAL SCOTLAND AND HAVE FULL RIGHTS TO WORK IN THE UK! NO SPONSORSHIP IS AVAILABLE