**Financial Analyst Position Overview**
* This role involves providing financial support to the UK Finance Manager across three manufacturing sites in Scotland and England.
About the Job
The successful candidate will be responsible for driving cost efficiencies, improving reporting accuracy, and determining and implementing cost accounting procedures. This includes preparing and reviewing sales & cost reports, examining and reviewing cost records, and ensuring compliance with internal control procedures such as Sarbanes Oxley.
Main Responsibilities
1. Prepare and/or review sales & cost reports.
2. Examine and review cost records.
3. Ensure cost data is allocated correctly.
4. Evaluate and implement cost accounting procedures.
5. Assist in capital expenditure requests and prepare journal entries.
6. Develop forecasts and budgets for plant operations.
7. Analyze manufacturing operation results, including interpreting and communicating cost and expense variances.
8. Support local plant management in improving plant financial performance.
9. Participate in month-end accounting close and review of management accounts, inventory reconciliation, and other account reconciliations.
Requirements
* Undergraduate degree in Accounting & Finance.
* CA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified (ideally).
* Prior manufacturing industry experience (desired but not essential).
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Collaborative mindset, sound judgment, analytical abilities, strong attention to detail, and fluency with Microsoft Office products.
* Demonstrated experience in leading change initiatives.
Benefits
A competitive suite of health and welfare offerings and opportunities for professional development and career growth.
Contact Us
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.