Location: Hedge End, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Sheridan Maine is partnering with a leading manufacturing business based in Hedge End to recruit for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join their team.
Hybrid working is available, of up to 2 days per week. You must be able to attend the office near Southampton 3 days per week.
The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting comprehensive financial analysis and delivering data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making. This role involves working closely with various teams to optimise financial performance and contribute to the success of the business.
Responsibilities of the Finance Analyst will include:
* Perform detailed financial analysis and reporting to assist management in key decision-making.
* Use of tools such as Power BI, and Excel to extract, manipulate, and analyse financial data.
* Effectively communicate financial insights and recommendations to key stakeholders.
* Product cost estimating, tracking, variance analysis including new product introduction process.
* Investment analysis for new products and significant capital projects.
* Inventory reconciliation, reporting and analysis.
* Collaborating and building strong working relationships with cross-functional teams and senior leaders.
* Reviewing and challenging overhead cost performance.
* Calculation of internal recovery rates and cost allocations.
* Support the month-end close processes.
* Assist with ad hoc strategic and operational projects.
Skills and experience we're looking for:
* Proven experience as a Financial Analyst or in a similar analytical role - this is a key requirement.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial analysis and reporting.
* Advanced Excel skills and use of advanced data visualization tools including Power BI.
* Experience of working in a manufacturing organisation would be beneficial.
You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.
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