Technical Analyst

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Technical Analyst to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position until 31st March 2026.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £21.75 per hour.

Duties:

• Act as a Technical Analyst delivering centralised support services to Engineering Factory Offices, ensuring alignment with strategic and operational objectives.
• Lead the co-ordination and execution of key operational processes to support Factory Office teams in achieving performance, efficiency, and compliance targets.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to gather, validate, and process shopping cart requirements, including supplier quotation verification, procurement initiation via our client''s systems, and accurate submission to central approval workflows.
• Ensure strict adherence to internal processes, standards, and documentation protocols.
• Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of SAP systems, from shopping cart creation through to invoice confirmation and reconciliation.
• Provide expert guidance and support to stakeholders on purchasing procedures and expenditure approval workflows, ensuring clarity and compliance.
• Partner with Finance to facilitate the approval of various expenditure types, maintaining alignment with internal controls and budgetary governance.
• Deliver timely and accurate reporting, including weekly and monthly updates, to monitor progress against operational and financial KPIs.
• Offer general administrative and operational support to the EO Factory Office team, contributing to a high-performing and collaborative environment.
• Report directly to the EO Factory Manager, while maintaining accountability to the functional overheads area represented.

Skills Required:

• A highly driven and self-motivated professional with a strong track record of delivering results independently and proactively seeking opportunities for growth and development.
• Exceptionally numerate with advanced analytical capabilities and meticulous attention to detail.
• Demonstrates strong financial acumen, with a solid grasp of key financial principles including commitment tracking, expenditure control, cash flow management, and accrual accounting.
• Proficient in interpreting and validating supplier quotations and invoices.
• Comfortable working at a granular level to ensure accuracy and completeness in all tasks.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams, fostering alignment and delivering shared objectives.
• Advanced user of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with expertise in data analysis, pivot tables, and reporting tools.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to perform under pressure and meet strict deadlines through effective planning and prioritization.
• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, with clear, confident communication—both written and verbal.

Education Required:

• Familiarity with key business systems and tools such as SAP; training will be provided as needed.
• Previous experience working within an automotive engineering or manufacturing environment.