Senior Finance Analyst

Senior Finance Analyst - Manufacturing & Operations Location: North Somerset Salary: Up to £63,000 per annum (depending on experience) plus benefits We're looking for a Senior Finance Analyst to be a trusted partner within the organisation. You'll provide insight, financial analysis, and strategic support to drive operational performance, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement.Key Responsibilities

• Business Partnering: Act as the go-to finance expert for site managers, providing insights on cost drivers, material usage, labour efficiency, waste, and overheads.
• Financial Planning & Reporting: Lead monthly P&L analysis, forecasting, and budgeting. Deliver clear cost centre reports highlighting variances and trends.
• Manufacturing Costing & Inventory: Analyse production variances, monitor WIP, support standard cost updates, and optimise inventory and working capital.
• Systems & Reporting: Maintain and improve SAP ERP reports; automate reporting processes using Excel/Power BI.
• Controls & Continuous Improvement: Ensure compliance with internal controls, support audits, and drive process improvements across finance and operations.

Skills & Experience

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or equivalent experience in manufacturing finance.
• Strong financial modelling, analytical, and business partnering skills.
• Experience with SAP ERP (FI/CO, PP, MM) and Power BI desirable.
• Knowledge of product costing, BOMs, routings, and production processes.
• Excellent communicator, able to influence senior operational teams.
• Hands-on, proactive, and commercially focused with a continuous improvement mindset.

Benefits

• Flexible working options
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Bonus scheme (up to 7.5% of salary)
• Pension contribution up to 8%
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Cash health plan
• Access to fitness and wellbeing programmes
• Supportive culture with employee clubs, social activities, and professional development opportunities

Apply now to join a forward-thinking, dynamic operations finance team and make a real impact across the business.