Financial Analyst

Crane Co.; Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent manufacturing company located in Leicester, UK, seeks a Financial Analyst to support financial forecasting and performance measurement. This position requires working closely with cross-functional teams to provide comprehensive reports and analysis. Candidates should have an undergraduate degree in Finance, Business, or Accounting, with 1 to 2 years of FP&A experience, preferably in manufacturing. The ideal candidate will be proficient in HFM and MS Office, and adept in analytical methods to enhance reporting tools.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of FP&A experience, preferably within a manufacturing company.
• Experience with scripting languages like JavaScript, VB, NET, Python, PERL is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the Operating Plan and Forecasting process.
• Provide weekly and monthly reporting and analysis to Senior Leadership.
• Assist in preparation of presentations for planning cycles.
• Support business unit FP&A team.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Education

Undergraduate degree in Finance, Business or Accounting

Tools

HFM (Hyperion Financial Management)

MS Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel Macros)

Enterprise Resource Planning System (SAP)

Robotic Process Automation (Uipath)

Data Visualization Tools (Power BI, Tableau)

Job description

Financial Analyst page is loaded## Financial Analystremote type: Onsitelocations: Leicester, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR100890The **Financial Analyst** will support the FP&A manager in planning and analysis to establish the businesses financial forecasts and measure performance. This role will have the ability to work with cross functional teams to establish financial forecasts and measure business performance.**RESPONSIBILITIES*** Assist with the Operating Plan and Forecasting process. Support the FP&A manager whilst coordinating with cross functional teams.* Provide weekly and monthly reporting and analysis to Senior Leadership* Provide support in preparing the monthly President Performance Review (PPR) pack submitted up to Corporate* Assist in the preparation of presentations for the planning cycles and other adhoc requests – Reporting up to Druck Senior Leadership and Corporate* Assist with the implementation of new reporting and analysis tools and dashboards* Participate in process improvement and automation in the FP&A department* Support business unit FP&A team**QUALIFICATIONS*** An undergraduate degree in Finance, Business or Accounting* 1 to 2 years of FP&A experience, preferably within a manufacturing company* HFM (Hyperion Financial Management) experience (preferable)* Advanced user of MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel Macros)* Strong verbal and written communication / presentation skills* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills* Ability to manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency* Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning System (SAP Preferred)* Experience with process improvement using Robotic Process Automation (Uipath), a plus* Experience with Data Visualization Tools (Power BI, Tableau etc.), a plus* Experience with Scripting Languages / Microsoft Technology (JavaScript, VB, NET, Python, PERL.), an advantage.