Finance Analyst (PQ) £48,000 to £55,000 (depending on relevant experience) Location: East London (Hybrid - Minimum 3 days on-site per week) Permanent, full-time role Benefits - study support, discretionary bonus, and excellent pension Are you a driven and ambitious finance professional with a strong academic background? Are you actively studying towards your ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification and looking for a role that will challenge and develop you? We are seeking a Part-Qualified Senior Finance Analyst to join a leading multinational business. This role sits within the Operational Finance team, partnering closely with UK production sites to provide financial insights, drive efficiencies, and support strategic decision-making. Responsibilities: Managing key month-end and quarterly closing tasks, overseeing a multi-million-pound cost base. Providing detailed performance analysis and commentary on operations. Developing and maintaining standard product costings and Bills of Materials. Supporting capital investment business cases and post-completion reviews. Driving cost efficiency initiatives and identifying opportunities for profitability improvement. Enhancing budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling within Anaplan. Collaborating with Operations, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to align financial strategies with business goals. Person specification A strong academic background with a bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field. Actively studying towards ACA, ACCA, or CIMA. At least two years of experience in a relevant finance role (Audit, Tax, Advisory, FP&A, or Business Partnering). Highly analytical with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights. Strong communication skills with the ability to influence key stakeholders. Advanced Excel and Power BI skills (SAP/Anaplan experience is a plus, but training will be provided). A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.