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Finance Analyst (PQ)
£48,000 to £55,000 (depending on relevant experience) Location: East London (Hybrid - Minimum 3 days on-site per week)
Permanent, full-time role
Benefits - study support, discretionary bonus, and excellent pension
Are you a driven and ambitious finance professional with a strong academic background? Are you actively studying towards your ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification and looking for a role that will challenge and develop you?
We are seeking a Part-Qualified Senior Finance Analyst to join a leading multinational business. This role sits within the Operational Finance team, partnering closely with UK production sites to provide financial insights, drive efficiencies, and support strategic decision-making.
Responsibilities:
- Managing key month-end and quarterly closing tasks, overseeing a multi-million-pound cost base.
- Providing detailed performance analysis and commentary on operations.
- Developing and maintaining standard product costings and Bills of Materials.
- Supporting capital investment business cases and post-completion reviews.
- Driving cost efficiency initiatives and identifying opportunities for profitability improvement.
- Enhancing budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling within Anaplan.
- Collaborating with Operations, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to align financial strategies with business goals.
Person specification
- A strong academic background with a bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Actively studying towards ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
- At least two years of experience in a relevant finance role (Audit, Tax, Advisory, FP&A, or Business Partnering).
- Highly analytical with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence key stakeholders.
- Advanced Excel and Power BI skills (SAP/Anaplan experience is a plus, but training will be provided).
- A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
