Finance Analyst required

Cardiff based organisation

Salary of up to £38,000 per annum plus benefits

3-month Fixed Term Contract

Immediate start on offer

About the Role

Môrwell Talent Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a growing FMCG business in Cardiff that is looking to appoint a Finance Analyst on a Fixed term Contract for 3 months.

As the Finance Analyst, you will play a key role in providing timely, accurate and robust financial analysis to the site operations team, enabling them to identify and track cost saving opportunities and financial risks, make financially sound decisions and deliver on their strategic objectives.

This position would suit someone who is immediately available for work, who can commit to the duration of the contract and who is happy to work in an office.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Operations Finance Manager, the Finance Analyst will

Support the Operations Finance Manager in the preparation of the weekly P&L report and monthly management accounts
Report on daily Operational Finance KPIs, highlighting key drivers of material and labour variances and helping to identify performance trends
Accurately post of month end journals including site accruals and prepayments.
Assist the Operations Finance Manager in the preparation of annual budget and quarterly forecasts
Participate in site cost saving initiatives providing project owners with robust financial support, governance and challenge
Carry out a daily review and resolution of finance system posting errors escalating issues as appropriate
Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations for stock
Assist with completion of external and internal audit tasks
Work with peers within the across the Group to align processes and establish best practice across the Operations Finance function
Carry out ad-hoc financial modelling/analysis as required

What We re Looking For

Excellent Excel and financial modelling skills
Experience in using accounting software/integrated ERP systems
Able to prioritise multiple tasks effectively and work to tight deadlines
Strong communication and interpersonal skills ability to liaise with both finance and non-finance stakeholders across the business
Experience in FMCG or manufacturing industry beneficial but not essential

The ideal candidate will

Work to a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Be solution driven with a positive mindset
Be a self-starter with a strong sense of ownership
Collaborate effectively within a team
Have a passion for excellence and continuous improvement

What s on Offer

Competitive salary up to £38,000 (dependent on experience)
Full-time role (Monday Friday, 37.5 hours per week) ideally 8am 4pm but can be flexible
Office-based in Cardiff a sociable, friendly working environment
Great exposure to a wide range of finance duties
Parking on site
Holiday entitlement of 25 days plus Bank Hols.

Môrwell Talent Solutions Ltd

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