A leading manufacturing organisation is looking to appoint a Finance Analyst to join its finance team. This opportunity is ideally suited to a qualified ACCA or CIMA accountant who has built a strong foundation within industry and is ready to take the next step into a broader, more commercially focused role. Working closely with operational stakeholders, you''ll provide meaningful financial insight, influence decision-making and help drive business performance.What you''ll doPartner with operational teams to provide financial support and commercial insight.Analyse business performance, identifying trends, risks and opportunities to improve profitability.Prepare and present financial reporting, helping stakeholders understand key performance drivers.Support budgeting, forecasting and planning activities across multiple operational areas.Challenge costs and identify opportunities to improve efficiencies and deliver savings.Produce meaningful analysis to support investment decisions and operational improvements.Build strong relationships with stakeholders across finance and the wider business.Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, helping to enhance reporting, controls and financial processes.Support month-end activities and ensure accurate financial information is available to aid decision making.What you''ll bringFully qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA). and previous experience in an Operations Finance, Commercial Finance, FPandA or Finance Business Partnering ..... full job details .....