Financial Analyst

Robert Half are proud to be partnering exclusively with a leading global manufacturing and retail business, to hire their next permanent Finance Analyst. This is a company where innovation, accountability and teamwork sit at the heart of everything they do. If you''re someone who challenges the status quo, takes ownership and thrives in a fast-paced operational environment, this could be a brilliant home for you.Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 Location: Banbury Working Pattern: Fully onsite initially, with hybrid working available once settled inThe RoleReporting to the Financial Controller, this is a high-impact finance business partnering role covering UK manufacturing operations. You''ll be the financial voice at the operations table - providing clear insight, challenging performance and helping drive real improvement across cost, productivity and inventory.Key responsibilities include:Owning the monthly close for operations finance - accruals, cost centre reviews and key control checksLeading variance analysis of the operations PandL versus budget, forecast and prior year, with clear commentary on drivers and risksPreparing monthly operations scorecards and contributing to performance reviews with senior leadershipAnalysing manufacturing cost performance across labour, materials, overheads, scrap and absorption - and driving actions to improve efficiencyOwning the Fixed Asset Register and leading post-investment reviews on capexManaging manufacturing inventory control, ..... full job details .....