We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one of our service offerings; we act as an extension of our clients? recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources. We are looking for a Finance Analyst - Manufacturing Business Unit for a 12 month contract based in Derby - 3 days per week on behalf of our globally respected client who develop cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planet?s vital power needs. Job description - the role As a Finance Analyst you will provide robust support to the Assembly Test & Controls (AT&C). You will be working closely with the VP Finance and wider Finance team, consolidating actuals & forecasts, Manufacturing Engineering & Functions accountability, lead and drive Manufacturing Business Unit (MBU) activity working closely with the MBU finance team and also business leadership teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain breadth across a large and visible business area (AT&C), developing both personal & task skills whilst building networks within the business, and having an involvement in a wide and exciting variety of tasks. As a Finance Analyst you will be responsible for: Preparing MBU inventory provision data for review, prepare and post MBU journals, run flash reviews with the VP, consolidate MBU flash packs for Flash reviews. Supporting MBU business review packs also incorporating targets, monitor business Opportunities & Threats, maintain control tower data and fly forward/rolling forecast analysis. Leading the MBU forecast process including owning the timetable, and overall MBU consolidation, support and analysis. Supporting the VP and business teams for forecast preparation and packs. Own governance on planning models and support VBM loading where applicable. Support to target allocation and understanding with the business. Providing ME support, completing ME review packs and helping the teams to understand the numbers, ad-hoc function support owner, understanding and challenging the numbers. Delegating for VP (for consol & Functions), get involved in ad-hod MBU analysis and support as required, MBU headcount reviews with HR. What we require from the candidate: Strong Excel skills SAP & Hyperion desirable Strong communicator, able to build effective working relationships and deal with ambiguity Able to analyse and interpret complex financial information providing insight through simple and effective presentation of management information Qualified ACCA, CIMA or equivalent (Desirable) Manufacturing and standard costing experience (Desirable) Next steps If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course. Please note that due to recent changes in Off Payroll (IR35) legislation, our client only operates with contractors that operate via a PAYE or Umbrella model. We are unable to accept applications from candidates wishing to operate under their own Limited Company. AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.
