Financial Analyst

Sanmina-SCI Systems de México; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing solutions provider in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to consolidate and analyze financial data while providing recommendations for improved financial performance. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of experience in financial analysis within a manufacturing environment, strong skills in Microsoft Excel, and a bachelor's degree in a related field. This role will involve collaborating with management for strategic decision-making and leading Operations Finance projects.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years’ experience as a Financial Analyst, preferably in manufacturing.
• Expertise in using MS Office, especially Excel.
• Strong skills in financial forecasting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Consolidating and analyzing financial data to support company goals.
• Developing financial models and conducting benchmarking analysis.
• Leading Operations Finance projects and assisting in the financial close process.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data consolidation

Problem-solving

Presentation skills

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Oracle

Financial software applications

Job description

Senior Financial Analyst

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

Nature of Work

• Consolidating and analyzing financial data, taking into account company’s goals and financial standing.
• Assembling and summarizing data to structure sophisticated reports on financial status.
• Consolidate and analyze financial data (budgets, income statement forecasts etc.) taking into account company’s goals and financial standing.
• Provide creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve financial performance.
• Assemble and summarize data to structure sophisticated reports on financial status and risks.
• Develop financial models, conduct benchmarking and process analysis.
• Conduct business studies on past, future and comparative performance and develop forecast models.
• Gather meaningful information, identify trends and recommend actions to management based on sound analysis.
• Track and determine financial status by analyzing actual results in comparison with forecasts.
• Reconcile transactions by comparing and correcting data.
• Gain and update job knowledge to remain informed about novelty in the marketplace.
• Consult with management to guide and influence long‑term and strategic decision making within the broadest scope.
• Drive process improvement and policy development initiatives that impact the function.
• Actively assist the monthly financial close process in all respects.
• Lead and administrate Operations Finance projects.
• Assist in the monthly and quarterly financial close process.
• Other duties as assigned.

Core Requirements

• Minimum of 5–7 years’ proven work experience as a Financial Analyst, specifically in a manufacturing environment; electronics manufacturing is a plus.
• Expertise and superior proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, MS Office, specifically Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency with financial software applications. Oracle knowledge/experience is highly desirable.
• Outstanding presentation, reporting and communication skills, drawing conclusions and communicating results.
• Proven knowledge of financial forecasting and diagnosis, corporate finance and information analysis.
• Proven knowledge of financial accounting including the monthly financial close process.
• Sufficient knowledge and ability to interpret, organize and analyze financial data from multiple sources including engineering, shop floor, accounting and other areas.
• Sufficient skills to develop ad hoc reports and presentations.
• Ability to work well alone as well as in a team environment.
• Leadership skills to lead multi‑departmental projects.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills with regard to strict deadlines.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.