Finance Analyst
Location: Bridgwater (Travel required 3 times a week)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £34,000 - £37,500 per annum.
We are seeking a Finance Analyst to join our team, providing key financial support and insights to drive our business forward. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for finance, a knack for building strong customer relationships, and a desire to contribute to the success of a leading supply chain partner.
Day to day of the role:
1. Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, ensuring timely pricing analysis, accurate reporting, and trust.
2. Develop and maintain accurate and realistic budgets and forecasts, monitoring performance against budget and providing regular updates to Senior Management.
3. Prepare and interpret financial reports, including monthly P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. Conduct variance analysis and identify areas for improvement.
4. Ensure adherence to all relevant financial regulations and internal control frameworks, identifying and mitigating potential financial risks.
5. Provide commercial acumen and support decision making across the business.
6. Maintain knowledge of customer contracts, identifying risks and opportunities in collaboration with the Operations team.
7. Continuously evaluate and improve existing financial processes and systems, particularly during finance system migration.
8. Utilise the CEMAR contracting system to respond to customer queries effectively.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
1. Part-qualified or significant experience in a related finance role.
2. Excellent customer relationship skills with the ability to develop good working relationships at all levels.
3. Proven mathematical and modelling skills, including advanced knowledge of Excel.
4. Demonstrated drive, energy, and a commitment to creating best practice in the financial spectrum.
5. Proactive, inquisitive nature with a passion for challenging teams to drive performance.
6. Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining high standards.
7. Ability to travel to the customer site in Bridgwater 3 times a week.
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