Sr Finance Analyst

The successful candidate will join our Operational Finance team, focused on Inventory/Supply Chain Finance and Standard Costing/Product Master Data Role will be a combination of i) traditional month-end and quarterly closing / reporting; ii) business partnering on value driving project/capital investments; and iii) having responsibility for standard costing People development is one of our company’s core cultural pillars. This is an ideal role for an ambitious and motivated individual looking to develop the next stage of their career

Employees in the finance department have been sponsored to complete certifications in Lean Six Sigma, Anaplan (Business Planning software) and other, advanced level degrees and qualifications In the medium-term opportunities will arise to broaden experience in other areas of finance, for example FP&A, Commercial Finance or Financial Reporting, as interest/opportunity dictates   

This role will be based at the Thames Refinery in East London with attendance at the Central London office and other UK sites as required.  Flexible/remote working maximum of 2 days a week.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Own specific month-end closing tasks within the Operational Finance team, focused on Inventory/Supply Chain    Provide month-end, quarterly and annual commentary and analysis on Inventory/Suppply Chain performance Attend both on and off site Inventory counts providing robust financial support and controls  (with reasonable adjustments provided where required). Develop and maintain Standard Product Costings and Bills of Materials Investigate cost and other inefficiencies, working with the business to drive overall profitability Maintain and strengthen controls and procedures Maintain and develop the budget/forecast models within the company’s business planning software (Anaplan / SAC).  This will involve completing applicable technical model training where required Support the annual budgeting process with the overall objective of delivering a robust and accurate budget which has been signed off by all relevant stakeholders To build strong cross-functional relationships with relevant teams e.g. Operations, Supply Chain, Sales and Marketing Perform other ad-hoc tasks, as required 

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES

To be intellectually curious and to have a continuous improvement mindset to own and fix issues identified A willingness to engage with operational teams, including time spent in manufacturing environments (with reasonable adjustments provided where required). To be highly analytical and have an ability to draw insight from large data sets To be an excellent communicator, able to engage and influence stakeholders To be organized and capable of managing multiple activities simultaneously Strong Excel / Power BI skills – beneficial. A willingness to learn – essential  Experience using SAP / Anaplan – beneficial. A willingness to learn – essential

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience. ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.  Note – part qualified candidates would be considered for role (Finance Analyst) Relevant experience in practice (Audit / Tax / Advisory) or in industry (Commercial Finance / Operational Finance / FP&A / Business Partnering role)

At Tate & Lyle Sugars, our goal is to be the most admired sweetener Company.

Service Excellence - Be the industry's Gold Standard by a relentless focus on reliability, providing products with superior quality and excellent customer services. Efficiency and Sustainability - Eliminate inefficiency to be a sustainable, low cost producer and to generate fuel for reinvestment. Value-Add - create strategic advantage and enhanced profitability through value-added products and services. The foundation of our values is Talent and Culture as we aim to build, retain and motivate a winning team.