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Our client is a truly market leading brand with multiple sites in the UK are looking for a Senior Finance Analyst to join their site based in Gaydon – an exciting place to work

We are looking for a Senior Finance Analyst with experience of Supply Chain and or Logistics to take ownership of a large contract with a freight forwarder on behalf of our client

What you can expect:

* 26 days holiday to start plus bank holidays

* Salary of between £54-60k DOE and Qualification

* Performance related annual bonus scheme

* 3.30 finish on a Friday!

* Contributory pension and more

* The chance to work for one of the UKs leading brands

Role Purpose:

The role will support the Operations Senior Finance Manager in providing financial reporting, support & guidance to the local management teams (Gaydon & St Athan), and ensuring financial controls are maintained.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

* Ensure financial controls are robustly maintained.

* Month end accounting & reporting activities, typically journals, analysis, investigation.

* Financial analysis of monthly results, project plans, ad-hoc requests (variances v budget, forecast and plans) and management briefings.

* Support production of key performance indicators including unit costs & total delivered cost.

* Preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and business plans.

* Lead the financial section of the regular monthly meetings with key supplier. Ensure their assumptions, base figures and variances are understood and sufficiently challenged.

* Ensure all proposed savings projects, kaizen projects and gainshare proposals are validated and on completion ensure valuations are correct.

* Verify Outbound freight costs and support any proposed tender activities to reduce future costs.

* Capital investment project assessments, approval and reporting.

* Financial administration, review & authorization activities, including purchase orders, headcount approvals, internal procedures, report pack preparation etc.

* Attend & where necessary lead finance meetings with local managers, in person and remotely.

* Process review & Continuous Improvement activities.

* Deputise for the Senior Operations finance Manager when required.

Qualification & Experience:

* In-depth accounting & reporting experience within a large company environment with demanding timetables.

* Good IT & strong MS Office skills

* Excellent interpersonal, communication & reporting skills

* Proactive & organized approach to work & demonstrated problem solving experience.

If you do not have an up to date CV but would like a conversation about this role, please contact Gavin Reynolds for a conversation