**Senior Financial Analyst Role Overview**
Our organization is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to lead the finance department and oversee the generation of monthly management accounts. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in a fast-paced environment, with expertise in financial analysis and planning.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare and report monthly management accounts and manufacturing dashboards
* Perform performance analysis on financial results, identify trends, and highlight issues by liaising with department managers on a regular basis
* Conduct CIP analysis, tracking, and reporting
**Business Planning**
* Support the preparation of the annual plan, quarterly LBEs, and associated submissions as required
* Responsible for setting variable and fixed departmental spend budgets
* Prepare value stream Financial Statements and Flash Reports
* Provide information to set CIP targets
* Calculate Standard and System Costs for the plant and cascading as required
**Financial and Corporate Reporting and Control**
* Prepare and issue all reports required by the organization on a timely basis
* Prepare monthly updates to the Operations Business Plan
* Maintain detailed knowledge of corporate accounting standards and worldwide procedures
* Implement internal control procedures relevant to areas of responsibility
**Business Partnering**
* Responsibility for grants claims
* Business partner to OPex and support functions
* Manage RCEs and annual capital budget in conjunction with engineering
* Support the validation of financial benefits for proposed financial projects
**Education Required**
* Qualified ACCA, ACA, or CIMA or equivalent
**Knowledge and Skills**
* 5 years PQE in a management position in a manufacturing environment
* SAP experience preferable
* Previous experience working with a Shared Service Centre is an advantage
* Excellent financial analysis skills & strong attention to detail
* Proven ability to prioritize objectives and duties
* Demonstrate strong leadership competencies
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills