Finance Analyst

Location: Loughborough (Bishop Meadow Road) - Hybrid options available after trainingSalary:£37,000 per annumContract: 12 MonthsHours: 36.25 per week (Flexible start from 09:00 AM)The OpportunityAre you a data-driven finance professional with a passion for supply chain and process improvement? We are seeking a Supply Chain Finance Analyst to join a world-leading organisation. In this role, you will be the financial engine behind the European Supply Chain, supporting reporting, forecasting, and analysis for Transport, Operations, and Inventory.This is a fantastic opportunity for a Part-Qualified Accountant (or final stage) to gain exposure to large-scale European operations and drive real value through productivity reporting.Key ResponsibilitiesPerformance Reporting: Prepare weekly and monthly management reports for key KPIs, providing visibility into the health of the European business.Monthly Close and Accruals: Support the monthly close process, ensuring accuracy in accruals and aligning accounting methods across Europe.Inventory Analysis: Conduct deep-dive working capital analysis on inventory to optimize cash flow.Annual Operating Plan (AOP): Support the annual budgeting process through rigorous department expense analysis.Productivity and Innovation: Take a lead role in PPI (Process Improvement) reporting-generating ideas and tracking the benefits of organisational efficiency projects.Business Partnering: Collaborate with Accounting and Operations teams to streamline ..... full job details .....