Description We are looking for a talented Financial Analyst to join our team specialising in Finance for our Finance Meritor department in Cwmbran, United Kingdom. This permanent role offers a hybrid working schedule: 50% onsite. The training period requires five days a week in the office. In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: Enhance Decision-Making: By preparing detailed analyses and reports, you'll provide department managers with critical insights to make informed decisions. Optimize Budgeting: Your involvement in developing annual budgets will help ensure financial resources are allocated efficiently and effectively. Improve Forecast Accuracy: By working on expense and staffing forecasts, you'll contribute to more accurate financial planning and resource management. Streamline Month-End Close: Supporting the month-end close process will help ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, reducing discrepancies and improving financial transparency. Consolidate Financial Data: Your efforts in preparing and consolidating financial data will provide a clear and comprehensive view of the organization's financial health. Provide Performance Insights: Through statistical reporting, including variance explanations and cost analysis, you'll highlight key performance metrics and areas for improvement. Drive Special Projects: Executing special projects will allow you to address specific financial challenges and opportunities, driving strategic initiatives forward. Support Regional Planning: Directly supporting the EU finance director with regional planning and analysis will ensure cohesive financial strategies across the region, enhancing overall performance. Responsibilities To be successful in this role, you will need the following: Strong Financial Acumen: A deep understanding of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the ability to analyse and report financial data accurately to support business decisions. Effective Communication Skills: The ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to stakeholders with varying levels of financial knowledge, ensuring alignment and understanding. Collaborative Mindset: The ability to build strong partnerships with stakeholders, working collaboratively to drive performance and achieve organizational goals. Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: The capability to interpret financial data, identify trends, variances, opportunities, and risks, and provide actionable insights to drive business improvement. Qualifications Education/Experience: Previous experience working in a financial role – working towards an accountancy qualification, e.g. AAT, ACCA, CIMA that would be advantageous. Strong background in Excel - (e.g. confident working with large datasets, pivot tables) is essential, Oracle preferable. Previous or relevant experience in financial analysis, budgeting or financial reporting.