Finance Analyst

Job Description

A Multinational Manufacturing Company based in Slough is seeking a Finance Analyst to join their team on a contract basis for 12 months. (Extension highly likely)(3 days a week in the office, rest at home - can be flexible and do less days)Finance AnalystProject/Department Description and responsibilities:The Finance Analyst supports the Operations and Development Controller Finance Dep. on Month-end reporting, analysis & key projects, working with SAP in a manufacturing environment - understanding the root cause of process order settlements WSB Element settlements& Material settlements in SAP (transactions)This role requires a working experience of SAP in a manufacturing environment - understanding the root cause of process order settlements, WSB Element settlements & Material settlements in SAPPrimary Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Examine and analyze the root cause of process order settlements, WSB Element settlements & Material settlements in SAP to report and follow-up on any corrections;
• Manage and drive completion of key improvement Projects;
• Monthly PPV (Purchase Price Variance) analysis & reporting;
• Ensure Intercompany recharges are performed routinely;
• Issue out monthly reporting pack each month;
• Support the process of Fixed Asset Verification check;
• Support the Operations and Development Controller during the month-end close, annual budgeting & the Outlook process and other ad hoc requests:

Technical profile requirements:

• Understanding and experience of correcting issues resulting from process order settlements, WSB Element settlements & Material settlements in SAP.
• Systems knowledge: Advanced Excel, SAP CO/FI , SAP Business Warehouse

Non-Technical profile requirements:Agility :

• Learns from experience, errors and setbacks
• Helps others learn from experience to develop themselves
• Challenges the status quo and looks for opportunities to make improvements in his/her area of the business and beyond
• Embraces new initiatives and drives successful implementation in his/her area
• Adapts thinking and behavior to support change
• Takes personal responsibility for promoting change in his/her area
• Understands how to effectively engage others in the change process

Business Acumen:

• Understands and explains the corporate strategy to his/her peers and/or team
• Provides feedback to his/her managers on the content of the strategy and its implementation
• Sets and delivers on individual and team objectives that support the company strategy
• Uses knowledge of his/her business area and related areas to make correct and timely decisions
• Uses knowledge of his/her own business area and related areas to identify and develop operational/financial improvements

Collaboration:

• Works in partnership as an active member of his/her team and cross- functional working groups
• Generously shares information and knowledge with others across teams and functions
• Actively seeks out and shares different perspectives from a broad network and implements alternative approaches
• Champions and role models the values of diversity and inclusion through everyday interactions in groups or 1:1s

Customer Focus:

• Proactively seeks to understand internal/external customer and market needs
• Develops insights that can be used to enhance customer satisfaction or other metrics
• Identifies when company and customer interests may not align and seeks effective solutions to resolve or escalate
• Manages internal and external customer relations professionally and effectively
• Uses systematic approaches to ensure customer key metrics are tracked and analyzed for continuous improvement

Driving Results:

• Establishes and consistently delivers on KPIs and challenging goals for him/herself (and team)
• Proactively shares credit for successes
• Helps peers (and team) overcome performance obstacles and challenges
• Secures buy-in from key stakeholders
• Ensures delivery excellence for own goals and those of his/her team

Master or Bachelor in Finance and/or Accounting; Qualified is a must!Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgroundsand will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.