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Senior Finance Analyst

Job Posted: 18 days ago

Salary: £ 60,000 - 63,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bristol

Expire in: 9 days

Job Description

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.

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.

 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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