Finance Analyst

My Yeovil based client is looking for a Finance Analyst to join on them on a contract basis.
As a Finance Analyst, you will assist in improving product margins through constant review and analysis of potential cost reduction initiatives. This will cover both the manufacturing and procurement environment.
You'll work to achieve alignment across Integrated Supply Chain, Engineering, HR and the business in the achievement of targets and goals. You will provide data and analyses that will assist in the drive to reduce site inventory and working capital improvements, by working with SIOP, Logistics and Procurement.
The role will support the implementation of a real time data dashboard at the Yeovil site, covering key metrics.
Role: Finance Analyst (Onsite Contract role)
Pay: �20 to �25 per hour PAYE. Rate will be dependent on the candidate's experience, qualifications and skill set.
Location: Yeovil, Somerset
Hours: 37 Hours per week. 8am-5pm.
Security Clearance: Full BPSS* Screening (*Baseline Personnel Security Standard), including proof of Legal Right to Work, Criminal Records Check, i.e. UK DBS and Drugs Screening.
**Please note - We are only able to consider UK or NATO country passport holders due to the nature of the client's work. **

Main Responsibilities:
* Ensure that annual operating plans and forecasts are robust and fully aligned with Site SIOP (Single Integrated Operational Plan).
* Investigate and present P&L variances to monthly financial results.
* Attendance at all daily meetings as required.
* To assist in the annual standard cost revision exercise, inventory-re-valuation and
standard maintenance.
* To review and interpret analyses of overhead burden, production settlement, purchase
price and scrap variances.
* To present functional cost information as prepared by the supporting Regional Finance
Team (RFC).
* To work with the Yeovil Finance Lead to establish and implement an efficient and robust working operating system with the relevant RFC.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
* Proven experience and financial skills in analysis, planning, forecasting and accounting.
* Strong communication skills covering both document preparation and verbal presentation.
* Excellent analytical skills.
* Results oriented and a self starter.
* Assume ownership and provide staff leadership as well as being able to work independently with a remote supervision structure.
* Build effective working relationships across business functions, both locally and regionally.
* Professional accounting qualification preferred
* Proven managerial experience
* Excellent MS Office and other relevant system skills.
* Knowledge of SAP System (Desired)
* Working in a Customer-focused environment and achieving targets
* Any further training requirements will be provided:- PC skills (incl. Company Operating
Systems), Manual Handling, 5S, HOS Principles and general Health & Safety
If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply immediately.

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