Senior Finance Analyst

Senior Finance Analyst – Manufacturing & Operations Location: North Somerset Salary: Up to £63,000 per annum (depending on experience) plus benefits. We’re looking for a Senior Finance Analyst to be a trusted partner within the organisation. You’ll provide insight, financial analysis, and strategic support to drive operational performance, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Submit your CV and any additional required information after you have read this description by clicking on the application button.Key Responsibilities

• Business Partnering: Act as the go‑to finance expert for site managers, providing insights on cost drivers, material usage, labour efficiency, waste, and overheads.
• Financial Planning & Reporting: Lead monthly P&L analysis, forecasting, and budgeting. Deliver clear cost centre reports highlighting variances and trends.
• Manufacturing Costing & Inventory: Analyse production variances, monitor WIP, support standard cost updates, and optimise inventory and working capital.
• Systems & Reporting: Maintain and improve SAP ERP reports; automate reporting processes using Excel/Power BI.
• Controls & Continuous Improvement: Ensure compliance with internal controls, support audits, and drive process improvements across finance and operations.

Skills & Experience

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or equivalent experience in manufacturing finance.
• Strong financial modelling, analytical, and business partnering skills.
• Experience with SAP ERP (FI/CO, PP, MM) and Power BI desirable.
• Knowledge of product costing, BOMs, routings, and production processes.
• Excellent communicator, able to influence senior operational teams.
• Hands‑on, proactive, and commercially focused with a continuous improvement mindset. xwzovoh

Benefits

• Flexible working options
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Bonus scheme (up to 7.5% of salary)
• Pension contribution up to 8%
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Cash health plan
• Access to fitness and wellbeing programmes
• Supportive culture with employee clubs, social activities, and professional development opportunities

Apply now to join a forward‑thinking, dynamic operations finance team and make a real impact across the business.

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