Finance Analyst

Finance Analyst – Ayrshire

Global Organisation | Excellent Career Progression | Competitive Salary

Our client, a market-leading global business with a significant presence in Ayrshire, is seeking a highly capable and driven Finance Analyst to join their high-performing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional looking to take the next step in their career within a business that offers outstanding career progression and international exposure.

The Role

This role requires a confident and analytical finance professional with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting. You will be expected to challenge figures, push back where necessary, and contribute proactively to business-critical decisions. Strong Excel skills are essential, along with a high level of financial acumen and the ability to work with large, complex datasets.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare complex and detailed financial performance reports for both European and US Corporate stakeholders.
- Consolidate and report on large volumes of data, using advanced Excel and IT skills.
- Provide financial support to business functions, identifying and highlighting areas of financial impact.
- Highlight significant financial issues to senior finance leadership.

- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of business performance reporting, including:

- Labour and overhead performance
- Budget and forecast analysis
- Supply chain cost performance
- Project cost/benefit appraisal

- Support the month-end close process through accruals and prepayments.
- Deliver weekly cost variance analysis 
- Drive decision-making through analysis of trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Maintain robust financial models to support the Estimate at Complete process.
- Build effective working relationships across departments to ensure the accuracy of financial information.
- Understand and apply principles of Block Accounting in profitability reporting.
- Support bid activity for new business opportunities, including financial modelling.
- Ensure accurate stock classification and support quarterly stock count activity.
- Liaise with external auditors and customers as required.

Candidate Profile

- Degree qualified with relevant finance experience.
- Accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or currently studying. (will also consider QBE)
- Proven experience in budgeting and forecasting.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Advanced Excel capability is essential.
- Proficient in SAP or similar ERP systems.
- Proactive, analytical and confident in challenging assumptions and figures.
- Strong relationship management and influencing skills.

This role offers a unique opportunity to join a prestigious global company in a pivotal finance role. If you''re commercially minded, confident in your analysis, and eager to progress in a dynamic environment, we''d like to hear from you.

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