Job Description This is a 3 Month Fixed Term Contract. Working hours are Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm. This is a hybrid working role. As a Financial Analyst will involve coordinating, developing and creating finance models for both board reporting, Business Unit Manager reporting and future budget preparation. You will simplify current manual tasks to automate areas and assist the Head of Finance in other tasks that are required to help build a strong strategic base. You will be responsible for producing, analysing, and communicating standard and ad-hoc reports to senior business leaders, facilitating efficient financial management and development of operational business sectors. Reporting: Communicate monthly results and business performance to senior business leaders, providing variance analysis and commentary for both routine and ad-hoc reports. Budget and Forecasting: developing and simplifying the budget process to ensure efficiency and clarity. Process Improvement: Enhance finance processes to better support operations, governance, and control. Accruals Process: Review and improve the accruals process. Data Interpretation: Interpret core transactional data and manipulate it as required. Ensure Operational Finance receive the necessary information and transactions are processed accurately and timely. Support: Support or deputise for the Business Controller as needed. Operational Alignment: Act as a bridge between operational teams and senior management to align financial goals with business objectives. Site Visits: Conduct regular site visits to ensure a full understanding of the business and local issues. Cost & Margin Reviews: Review and challenge actual vs. predicted margins. Net Working Capital: Assist the Finance Director in ensuring net working capital actions are implemented and new actions identified