Finance Analyst

• Location: Bridgwater (Travel required 3 times a week)
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: £34,000 - £37,500 per annum.

We are seeking a Finance Analyst to join our team, providing key financial support and insights to drive our business forward. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for finance, a knack for building strong customer relationships, and a desire to contribute to the success of a leading supply chain partner.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, ensuring timely pricing analysis, accurate reporting, and trust.
• Develop and maintain accurate and realistic budgets and forecasts, monitoring performance against budget and providing regular updates to Senior Management.
• Prepare and interpret financial reports, including monthly P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. Conduct variance analysis and identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant financial regulations and internal control frameworks, identifying and mitigating potential financial risks.
• Provide commercial acumen and support decision making across the business.
• Maintain knowledge of customer contracts, identifying risks and opportunities in collaboration with the Operations team.
• Continuously evaluate and improve existing financial processes and systems, particularly during finance system migration.
• Utilise the CEMAR contracting system to respond to customer queries effectively.

• Part-qualified or significant experience in a related finance role.
• Excellent customer relationship skills with the ability to develop good working relationships at all levels.
• Proven mathematical and modelling skills, including advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Demonstrated drive, energy, and a commitment to creating best practice in the financial spectrum.
• Proactive, inquisitive nature with a passion for challenging teams to drive performance.
• Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining high standards.
• Ability to travel to the customer site in Bridgwater 3 times a week.