Finance Analyst

Commercial Finance, FPandA and Performance InsightDeliver clear, commercially focused financial analysis to support decision-making across the organisation.Produce regular performance reporting, including analysis versus budget, forecast, and prior periods.Prepare variance analysis and concise commentary, highlighting key drivers, risks, and opportunities for senior stakeholders.Support annual budgeting and in-year reforecasting cycles, ensuring assumptions are robust and well understood.Work closely with budget holders to improve forecast accuracy and financial ownership.Finance Business PartneringAct as a trusted finance partner to allocated teams, building strong relationships with non-finance stakeholders.Translate financial data into practical insights that inform strategic and operational decisions.Provide constructive challenge to plans and assumptions, promoting cost awareness and financial discipline.Contribute to regular performance and review meetings, clearly presenting financial outcomes and forward-looking views.Sales and Operations Planning (SandOP)Contribute financial input into the monthly SandOP cycle, supporting demand planning and product review discussions.Ensure financial forecasts reflect agreed operational and commercial plans.Prepare financial bridge analysis between planning cycles, explaining movements in volume, mix, and cost.Develop a strong understanding of end-to-end planning processes and act as a key finance contact for operational ..... full job details .....