Financial Analyst

CMA is very pleased to be supporting a long-term client of ours in the recruitment of a Finance Analyst. They are a global leader in their sector of manufacturing and are seeking a talented and motivated Finance Analyst to join their Finance team at the Hedge End location in Southampton.

As a Finance Analyst, you will be instrumental in supporting the financial management of the UK R&D and manufacturing subsidiary. Reporting directly to the Finance Business & Planning Manager, you’ll have a significant impact on new product introductions and the company’s overall growth strategy. 

What will the Finance Analyst role involve?

• Product Cost Management: Estimating, tracking, and analysing product costs, including those for new product launches.
• Inventory Management: Reconciling inventory, reporting, and analysing variances, along with overseeing the annual stock take.
• Operational Support: Providing business partnering support to the Operations function, challenging overhead costs, and driving improvements.
• Investment Analysis: Conducting investment analysis for new products and major capital projects.
• Financial Reporting: Managing intra-group transfer pricing, cost allocations, and completing month-end processes with detailed KPI reporting to the parent company.
• Project Work: Engaging in various analytical projects to support business decisions

Suitable Candidate for the Finance Analyst vacancy:Essential:

• Strong data analysis and presentational skills.
• Ability to interact cross functionally and build strong working relationships with Operational leader.

Preferable:

• Previous experience of working in a manufacturing organisation.
• 1-3 years’ experience in a management/cost accounting role/Financial Analysis role. 

Additional benefits and information for the role of Finance Analyst:

• Free allocated onsite parking.
• Matched pension up to 6%.
• Ability to work from home up to 2 days per week.
• Flexible working hours.
• Friendly and vibrant atmosphere.
• 8x Death in service.
• Health Insurance.
• Income protection.
• Dental Cover.
• Professional institute membership fees covered.
• 25 days annual leave.
• Buy and sell holiday.

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