Finance Analyst – Manufacturing & Overheads

Finance Analyst – Manufacturing & Overheads

Job Description Summary

Finance Analyst to support the UK manufacturing (cleanroom) site & global corporate overheads.

Location:

Basingstoke, Hampshire, UK. Hybrid – requires a minimum of 3 days a week in the Basingstoke facility.

Summary Of Role

We are looking for a dynamic Finance Analyst to join our growing team. This position will focus on ensuring the accuracy and alignment of key manufacturing finance metrics, driving cost improvement initiatives, and providing financial support to site leadership while analysing the details and drivers of the corporate overheads. The ideal candidate will be a highly analytical and detail-oriented finance professional with a strong background in forecasting, reporting, and manufacturing finance.

You will work closely with various departments such as accounting, manufacturing, purchasing, and logistics to help ensure that business goals are aligned with financial performance. Responsible for analysing variances in expenses, identifying revenue and expense trends, and forecasting future financial trends.

Essential Responsibilities

• Forecast Alignment & Cost Inputs – Drive and align input cost data and timelines to ensure accurate and timely forecast aligned to corporate deadlines. Partner with Operations and Planning stakeholders to validate key cost forecast assumptions and targets.
• Manufacturing Metrics & Reporting – Identify and communicate key trends impacting financial performance.
• Monthly Input Cost Reporting – Prepare and deliver monthly input cost reports to Operations & Finance leadership. Provide detailed variance analysis and insights on cost fluctuations and key drivers. Identify risks and opportunities, align with cost owners driving optimal financial outcomes.
• Finance Reporting & Stakeholder Support – Work closely with the Senior FP&A Manager and business Operations teams to fulfil reporting requirements. Support ad‑hoc financial analysis and reporting needs for leadership.
• Monthly analysis and forecasting of global corporate overheads working with senior stakeholders globally.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (macros, pivot tables, Power Query) and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Studying for or qualified with CIMA.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree (Finance/Accounting/Economics preferred).
• Experience with SAP.