A leading manufacturing firm in Kidlington, Oxfordshire are looking for a part/newly qualified Financial Analyst to join the team.As Financial Analyst you will report into the Financial Controller and assist them to achieve objectives. You will be responsible for providing accurate variance analysis for departmental budgets. You will also have to explain results which are under or over budget. As the successful candidate you will assist in the preparation of the company business plan and forecasts with reference to OPEX costs and provide an internal audit function to ensure financial controls are adhered to. Main responsibilities Assist the Financial Controller to achieve its objectivesOPEX - Monthly Reporting and Analysis; Correction of errors; Review meetings with Budget Holders; Monthly OPEX Consolidated Actuals vs. Budget report for FD.Month End - participating in Month End Close.Monthly Reporting - Produce a range of Monthly Reports eg for Budget Holders, Internal Dashboard (includes OPEX, Productivity, Headcount, Activity Focus, etc.)Hours Booking - running and distributing weekly Missing Hours reports; monthly hours booking error reports and corrections; support for Administrators with hours booking issuesProject Reporting and Managing in SAPAd-hoc Reporting - Produce ad-hoc reports as required (Hours and Productivity, Project Costs, reports for auditors, etc.) Liaison with external auditors.Year End - Upload of OPEX budget / Cost Centre allocations / hourly rates in ..... full job details .....