Finance Analyst

Finance Analyst - 14 month Fixed term Contract
Location: Watson Marlow - Cardrew (Hybrid working) Benefits: Enhanced Carer/Paternity Leave, Additional Holiday, EAP and more
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We’re currently seeking a Finance Analystto join us. You’ll join a dynamic team ofengineers, sales people, marketers, administrators, designers, assemblers,chemists, web developers, accountants, analysts, programmers and many more.Globally we are united by our shared values that drive our culture. We want tobe an employer where you make our difference.

At WatsonMarlow Fluid Technology Solutions you face different challenges every singleday. You are empowered to dream bigger and work smarter. You have time to liveyour life outside of your job.

We offer a full induction withtraining and ongoing support for all our systems and products. Along with thisyou’ll gain access to SSE academy where you can upskill and develop at your ownpace.

Watson Marlow Fluid TechnologySolutions is an SSE PLC Group company ( SSE (London Stock Exchange -FTSE 50) is a manufacturer of engineered solutions, employing 8500 peopleacross 130+ operating units globally. We offer a range of fluid handlingsolutions across the biotech and industrial markets.

This role will focus on:

This is a Hybrid working role. The SBDFinance Analyst is responsible for supportingand challenging all aspects of WMFTS Strategic Business Development (SBD)including New Product Innovation (NPI), Marketing, Global Business Development(GBD), capital investment projects, and ad hoc integration activity .A logical and thorough approach to all tasks is important to ensure dataaccuracy, as well as being highly organised and a willingness to engage withthe broader business.

Ensure that the annual Group NPI expenditure (> £6m) is monitored and recorded accurately on a monthly, quarterly, annual basis. Support and challenge FCs in factories where they account for their own NPI activity, to understand individual cost drivers and variances, and ensure clear accountability. Provide support and guidance with project queries. Complete quarterly review of projects to validate capex carrying value and forecast impact on amortisation & depreciation during budgeting processes. Prepare support information for Taxes such as annual R&D claims. You will work with the departmental managers to control and coordinate the annual budgeting process and quarterly LE process for all SBD expense budgets (c£ including (but not limited to) Marketing, Product Management, Business Development, and Training. You will complete monthly financial close activities including submission of Watson Marlow Ltd SBD management accounts whilst overseeing the submission of SBD group returns. Manage prepayments and accruals for Watson Marlow Limited SBD Ensure key financial reporting, forecasts and budget deadlines are met to the highest level of accuracy and reliability, with supporting analysis and commentary where appropriate. You will interrogate data to understand monthly/quarterly variances and drive actions to bring back to Plan/LE.
To be successful in this role, youwill need:
Relevant professional financial qualification desirable - AAT or working towards this, Part qualified CIMA etc. You will have experience ideally within a manufacturing environment reporting on P&L, Balance sheet and KPI’s, with a proven track record in providing insight, delivering process improvements and benefits to the business. You must be proficient in using Excel (VLOOKUP’s) and ERP systems. If you have Power BI experience then great but no problem if you do not have this as we will train you. If you have ever used TM1/IBM group reporting systems even better although this is not essential

As a growing and ambitious organisation with apresence in over 60 global locations and across multiple markets, we can offeryou the working environment and support needed to be successful. We arecommitted to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive workingenvironment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and culturalbackground, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief.

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