Overview
Who we are and what we do? We help our customers deliver products to the world which have a profound impact on people’s lives. Plexus Corp (UK) Ltd: We help create products that build a better world, from ultrasound units and 3D printing to network security applications and in-flight Wi-Fi. We’re a global team of experts who partner with our customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and world-class customer service. Whether you’re looking to start, change, or advance your career, find your path at Plexus and leave your mark on the world with us.
Role Purpose
Acts as a Finance Business Partner providing financial leadership at our UK sites. This role is responsible for driving financial performance improvement through sales and margin forecasting, customer profitability analysis, and financial risk mitigation.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Business Partnering: Facilitate discussions with the Site Leadership Team (SLT) and General Manager; provide data-driven recommendations and articulate the financial “story” behind results.
- Margin & Profitability Management: Analyze historical results and quoted margins to establish goals; proactively manage cost recovery and challenge customer teams to mitigate financial risks.
- Forecasting & Reporting: Lead the customer forecast process, including monthly sales/margin forecasts and weekly updates.
- Technical Lead & Mentorship: (Non-Negotiable) Act as a mentor and technical lead to the wider Finance Analyst team, bridging the gap between site leadership and junior staff in complex financial areas.
- Contractual Oversight: Maintain a thorough understanding of customer contracts and pricing models to ensure proper implementation and execution.
- Month-End Process: Oversee month-end close at site level, ensuring results comply with corporate procedures, audit requirements, and internal controls.
Essential Requirements
- Qualifications: Fully Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ICAS/equivalent).
- Experience: Demonstrable experience within an industry-led environment is required (Manufacturing, EMS, or FMCG preferred).
- The Industry Pivot: We welcome applications from those with an Audit or Technical Accounting background looking to pivot into a high-impact, operational business-partnering career path.
- Operational Focus: A focus on operational finance (P&L savings, margin analysis) over purely technical/reporting functions.
- Systems: Proficiency in Excel/Google Workspace is required; experience with integrated financial systems (ERP) is strongly preferred.
Candidate Profile
- Proactivity: A reliable, independent worker in a dynamic environment.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to balance fast-paced operational demands with long-term analysis of numbers.
- Critical Thinking: A Continuous Improvement mindset with interest in leveraging new technology (e.g., AI and automation) to improve processes.
- Career Growth: Seeking a long-term career step with growth within the organization.
Benefits and Working Model
- Work-Life Balance: 50/50 hybrid working model and a 1:00 PM finish every Friday.
- Strategic Exposure: Direct daily interaction with senior members of the organization and external customers.
- Growth Environment: The opportunity to join a growing UK business with significant expansion in high-tech market sectors.
- Additional benefits include: bespoke development plan, online learning, full-time permanent contract, enhanced pension contributions, 33 days annual leave, paid family leave, private medical insurance, group income protection, EAP, EV salary sacrifice, cycle to work, volunteer time off, flexible hybrid working (role dependent), life assurance, occupational health, vision care discounts, discount schemes, company sick pay, onsite gym.
Why you will love it
At Plexus, opportunities are met with passion, open communication, and teamwork. Our employees work with a global team of experts on projects spanning a variety of industries, helping customers create products that build a better world.
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