Financial Analyst - Hybrid

Job Details

Sheridan Maine is partnering with a leading manufacturing business based in Hedge End to recruit for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join their team.

Hybrid working is available, of up to 2 days per week.  You must be able to attend the office near Southampton 3 days per week.

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting comprehensive financial analysis and delivering data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making. This role involves working closely with various teams to optimise financial performance and contribute to the success of the business.
 
Responsibilities of the Finance Analyst will include:

• Perform detailed financial analysis and reporting to assist management in key decision-making.
• Use of tools such as Power BI, and Excel to extract, manipulate, and analyse financial data.
• Effectively communicate financial insights and recommendations to key stakeholders.
• Product cost estimating, tracking, variance analysis including new product introduction process
• Investment analysis for new products and significant capital projects
• Inventory reconciliation, reporting and analysis
• Collaborating and building strong working relationships with cross-functional teams and senior leaders
• Reviewing and challenging overhead cost performance
• Calculation of internal recovery rates and cost allocations
• Support the month-end close processes
• Assist with ad hoc strategic and operational projects 

• Proven experience as a Financial Analyst or in a similar analytical role -  this is a key requirement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial analysis and reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and use of advanced data visualization tools including Power BI
• Experience of working in a manufacturing organisation would be beneficial