HW Finance are exclusively working with a large manufacturing business based in Leeds to recruit a Finance Analyst.

The business are a key player in their field, with operations globally and a 24/7 manufacturing facility based outside of Leeds city centre.

A newly created role has become available for a Finance Analyst, reporting into the Finance Director and responsible for supporting the business by translating financial data into meaningful reporting which can be used to improve decision making and drive the performance of the organisation.

You’ll work really closely with Commercial, Production and the wider Finance team, compiling monthly forecasts, annual budgets and working on ad hoc analysis and financial modelling to improve production and increase profitability.

Responsibilities will include:

• Compiling the monthly forecast. This involves working closely with stakeholders to collate costs and revenues, and production schedule.
• Compiling the annual budget file, including collating Sales, job costing and payroll data from various sources.
• Interrogating and questioning data populated in internal systems for accuracy, sense-checking and error-elimination.
• Carrying out detailed cost investigations in order to create a profit margin analysis.
• Actively engaging with stakeholders when data appears inaccurate or incomplete, and working together to improve reporting methods.
• Building complex analysis and reports, using Excel to bring data together from separate sources.
• Attending and contributing to weekly and monthly meetings with Finance leadership, and presenting findings, in both verbal and written format.

Ideally, you will be part qualified (ACCA/CIMA) although candidates with Maths A Level/Degrees who have experience in an analytical role will also be considered.

You’ll be data driven with a natural ability to use data to problem solve, with advanced Excel skills.

The role is based on site 3 days a week with free parking and offering a salary of £35-45k depending on experience.

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