Main job purpose
Key, newly created, mid-level commercial finance analyst role to enhance analysis, reporting and support profitable growth and decision making within Europlaz. Working closely with senior business leaders to help drive performance through insight. This is an office-based role in Southminster, Essex.
Key responsibilities
- Sales and margin analysis and insight
- Support month and year end accounting process through finance ownership of Stock/WIP and Revenue and Margin analysis/reporting including review of project profitability
- Maintain and improve operating cost model including updating of inputs
- Collaborate and support Commercial Team with customer pricing proposals
- Review, maintain, and enhance suite of KPIs and develop reporting dashboards in Power BI (or equivalent)
- Review and enhancement of data quality and assist with optimisation and further automation of systems
- Lead budgeting and forecasting processes with accurate and timely inputs
- Preparation and co-ordination of board reporting packs and papers including clear variance analysis
- Work cross-functionally and provide actionable insights to other teams including Commercial, Operations, Engineering, Quality, IT and HR
- Preparation and evaluation of business cases for investments in machinery and other
- Analysis of market to understand relative performance and identification of commercial opportunities and provide insight to business leaders
- Support in other areas including insurance and other overhead cost renewals
Skills/competences
- Strong proficiency in financial modelling, planning tools, and Power BI or similar, as well as Microsoft Excel and Power Point
- Experience handling financial data and building reports/dashboards
- Solid foundation in finance and accounting principles
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail and initiative
- Confident communicator with strong commercial awareness
Knowledge, experience, qualifications
- Previous experience in an FP&A role
- Cost accounting or manufacturing experience
- Qualified or part-qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA)
Special working conditions
None noted
Agreement to comply to current UK employment legislation whilst at work:
- To adhere to the company’s policies including Equal Opportunities, Diversity and Dignity at Work in all activities and to actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible
- To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the company’s’ Health and Safety Policy
- To adhere to the company’s Quality Policy and Environmental Policy
- To undertake other duties as may be reasonably required
How to apply
To apply for this position, send your CV and Covering Letter to jobs@europlaz.co.uk. Strictly no agencies please.
