Robert Half
Financial Analyst
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Finance Analyst – Permanent Position Partnering with a global manufacturing and retail leader
At the heart of this organisation, innovation, accountability, and teamwork define every aspect of operations. We’re seeking a Finance Analyst—someone who thrives in a hands-on environment, challenges the status quo, and takes ownership to drive meaningful improvement.
Location: Banbury Working Pattern: Fully onsite initially, transitioning to hybrid once established Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 (dependent on experience)
The Role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, this high-impact financial business partnering role focuses on UK manufacturing operations. As the financial voice at the operational table, you’ll bring clear insight, challenge performance, and deliver tangible improvements across:
- Cost control
- Productivity optimisation
- Inventory management
Key Responsibilities
- Monthly Managing Controls: Own accruals, cost centre reviews, and key control checks for an operations-focused close.
- Variance Analysis: Lead P&L vs. budget/forecast/prev-year variance analysis, with trigger-action recommendations for senior leadership.
- Performance Reporting: Prepare monthly operations scorecards and contribute to performance reviews with C-level stakeholders.
- Cost Performance Analysis & Improvement: Break down manufacturing labour, materials, overheads, scrap, and absorption costs to identify and drive efficiency gains.
- Fixed Asset Management: Maintain the Fixed Asset Register, analyse capex projects post-investment, and optimise depreciation strategies.
- Inventory Control: Monitor and value inventory; investigate variances, write-offs, and provisioning needs.
- Forecasting & Budgeting: Lead operations forecasting cycles, challenge assumptions, and inform the annual budget process.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality, and CI teams, quantifying improvement opportunities and tracking cost-saving outcomes.
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Requirements
- Accounting Qualification: CIMA, ACCA or ACA part-qualified (or Quantity Benchmark Expert (QBE) considered).
- Industry Relevant: Core experience in operations accounting, including:
- Standard costing and variance analysis
- Inventory valuation techniques
- Month-end reconciliation procedures
- Manufacturing Specifications: Experience within manufacturing or consumer goods sectors is highly desirable.
- Techinal Skills:
- Proficiency in SAP
- Strong Excel and Power BI (Power BI experience an advantage)
- Soft Skills:
- Clear communicator – translate financial insights for non-finance stakeholders with confidence.
- Self-initiating: Able to deliver outputs independently with minimal oversight.
- Collaborative mindset: A genuine team player.
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What We Offer
Competitive Package
- Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 (according to experience)
- Flexible Working Transition: Hybrid work available following structured onboarding and training.
- Annual Leave: 25 days + bank holidays, growing with tenure.
- Health & Wellbeing Benefits:
- Simply Health cashback plan (covering medical, dental, optical, and more).
- Life assurance (2x basic salary).
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – confidential legal, financial, or personal support 24/7.
- Reward Programmes:
- Long Service Awards for loyalty milestones.
- Discount platform with exclusive deals.
- Personal Benefits:
- Cycle-to-Work Scheme and Electric Vehicle Scheme.
- Free Will Writing Service and Free Mortgage Advice.
- Learning & Development budget for professional (and personal) growth.
- Recognition: Awards & incentives for outstanding contributions.
- Culture: A supportive, collaborative environment where innovation and accountability are celebrated in one unified team.
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