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Financial Analyst

Kersia UK

Bury

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GBP 30,000 - 50,000

5 days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a Financial Analyst to join their dynamic UK Finance Team. This role is crucial for preparing monthly financial reports, analyzing data to uncover trends, and assisting in budget preparation. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, with a proactive approach to managing multiple priorities. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to financial planning and strategy within a leading chemical manufacturing company, where your insights will directly influence decision-making and support business objectives. If you're ready to take the next step in your finance career, this position is perfect for you.

2-3 years of experience in a finance role, ideally within manufacturing.
Part qualified in AAT/CIMA/ACCA is essential.

Prepare monthly reports on financial performance and KPIs.
Analyse financial data to identify trends and variances.
Collaborate with teams for accurate budgeting and forecasting.

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Budgeting

Financial Forecasting

Cost-Benefit Analysis

Data Analysis

Proactive Approach

Part qualified in AAT/CIMA/ACCA

Navision

Power Query

Power BI

Kersia, a global leader in biosecurity and food safety incorporates Holchem Laboratories Limited, specialist manufacturers of detergents and disinfectants. Holchem provide a unique technical hygiene service to the Food and Service Industries. Consistent growth and investment has enabled the company to develop into one of the UK’s leaders in this market sector working in partnership with both blue chip and Independent Companies.

About the Role:

We are recruiting for a Financial Analyst to join our UK Finance Team. The successful candidate will be required to:

Prepare monthly reports on the company's financial performance, including variance analysis and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Analyse financial data to identify trends and variances.
Assist in the preparation of the company's budget and financial forecasts.
Work closely with various departments to gather and analyse data for accurate budgeting and forecasting.
Prepare detailed costing calculations for the sales team, support with pricing strategies and profitability analysis, across two sites.
Maintain dashboards and reports for financial monitoring, utilising data visualisation tools.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data and insights that support financial planning and business strategy.
Perform cost-benefit analysis on proposed projects.
Conduct thorough financial analysis to support the company's decision-making process.
Conduct ad hoc analysis and project work as requested by the Finance Manager.
Assist the Finance Manager during periods when the Management Accountant is on leave.

Key Skills / Attributes / Core Competencies:

Successful candidates should have 2-3 years of experience in a finance role, ideally within manufacturing.
Part qualified in AAT/CIMA/ACCA
Strong communication skills (Essential).
Excellent analytical skills, and the ability to challenge when required (Essential).
A capacity to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines (Essential).
A proactive, flexible, self-motivated, and adaptable approach to work, capable of managing multiple priorities autonomously (Essential).
Familiarity with Navision (Desirable).
Costing experience (Desirable).
Previous exposure to Power Query and/or Power BI (Advantageous).

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Analyst

Industries

Chemical Manufacturing

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