Finance Analyst
Permanent
Dumbarton
At Aggreko, we provide energy solutions so businesses can grow, and communities can thrive.
Mines, data centers, sporting events, manufacturing sites – even whole cities – need electricity around the clock. Reliable supplies of energy have never been more critical. That’s why we make sure our customers have power, heating, and air conditioning when, where and for however long they need it.
The purpose of the role:
We are looking to appoint a Finance Analyst to Aggreko’s Lomondgate Site in Dumbarton. This is a key role within the Finance Department and will be responsible for providing strong financial reporting, business partnering & analysis for the Commercial, Product Management, Engineering & Manufacturing teams.
As a Finance Analyst you will provide valuable data analysis and reporting to contribute to the accurate financial reporting and controls. You will also build on the current procedures in place to ensure valuable management reporting and KPIs are created to evidence financial performance. This role is stakeholder focused and you will have the opportunity to genuinely affect change in the business unit that you are a part of, adding value, influencing non-finance decision-makers and building relationships across the business.
Key Responsibilities
The key focus areas for the Finance Analyst role are:
1. Support the Finance Business Partner with the delivery of month end, quarterly forecasts and annual budget for Manufacturing, PME and Commercial functions
2. Provide valuable data analysis to contribute to accurate financial reporting, and work with the team to drive improvements
3. Work with the budget owners to ensure accurate forecasting and costs are within budget
4. Provide monthly variance analysis vs budget and forecast
5. Identify efficiencies and build improvements to existing financial processes and reports
6. Preparation of R&D data for HMRC tax claim
7. Involvement in d-hoc projects looking at the viability of new technologies and/or driving efficiencies
What we’re looking for:
8. Ideally looking for a Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or PQE in a similar role/industry
9. Ability to analyse and challenge data when appropriate to ensure complete and accurate
10. Have experience of developing/improving processes and have worked on continuous improvement initiatives.
11. Good technical accounting knowledge
12. Excellent spreadsheet/systems interrogation skills
13. Experience of M3 Cloudsuite, Tagetik, Basware would be advantageous
Why join Aggreko?
We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes, and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.
Our culture inspires and unites us to grow, change and deliver the best solutions for our customers. It means that we are:
Dynamic. Although we’re sixty years old, it doesn’t feel like it when you work here. There is a lot going on and our entrepreneurial spirit helps us to deliver at pace for customers and each other.
Experts in what we do. We’re a team of experts who blend our experience and unique expertise to deliver precisely the right solution for customers. Our work is hugely varied; no two days are the same. And because of this, there are always opportunities for motivated people to learn and grow quickly.
Innovative. We’re curious about how new ideas and technologies can benefit customers and simplify how we work. And that’s as true for our fleet, where we’re introducing hybrids and battery storage, as it is for improving the way we work together.
Together. We’re a team of 6,000 people. We might be spread out across the globe, but because we’re inclusive and straightforward, and we hold each other to account, we work well together to get things done.
Join us, bring your energy, and grow your career.
About Aggreko
We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.