Finance Analyst - FTC

About Us
At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world. By embracing an innovative culture of excellence, we pride ourselves on designing, manufacturing and servicing some of the world’s most transformative products. From life-saving medical technology and mission-critical defense solutions to sophisticated industrial automation, we’re proud to partner with our customers to bring their complex ideas to market.

About Us
At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world. By embracing an innovative culture of excellence, we pride ourselves on designing, manufacturing and servicing some of the world’s most transformative products. From life-saving medical technology and mission-critical defense solutions to sophisticated industrial automation, we’re proud to partner with our customers to bring their complex ideas to market.

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Living Our Values
With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. Our values unite and guide us in everything that we do. Our values include:
Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success. As part of our team, you’ll do impactful work within an inclusive environment where everyone works together to achieve extraordinary outcomes. You’ll be empowered to reach your full potential through managing your own personalised development plan and access to our learning and development programs.

Job Title: Finance Analyst

Contract Type: 12 Month
- Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

Location: Kelso or Bathgate
- Hybrid / flexible working

We are seeking a results-driven Finance Analyst to support the team, during a period of maternity leave. This fixed-term role offers strong potential for extension for the right candidate. This can be based from either our Kelso or Bathgate/Livingston site.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Insight:
  Prepare and analyse site financial reports, providing clear communication and actionable insights on site performance.
• Customer Profitability & Margin Management:
  Utilize historical results, quoted margins, and projections to establish financial goals for customer accounts. Proactively manage margins, lead cost recovery, and challenge account teams to maximize profitability.
• Forecasting:
  Lead the customer forecasting process, delivering accurate monthly sales and margin forecasts alongside agile weekly updates.
• Commercial & Contract Guidance:
  Maintain a deep understanding of customer contracts and pricing models. Ensure pricing models are properly executed and drive risk mitigation initiatives.
• Month-End Close & Compliance:
  Execute month-end closing processes in partnership with corporate accounting and site management to ensure financial accuracy, internal controls, and audit readiness.

Required

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration
• 1+ years of related financial analysis or business partnering experience (2+ years preferred).
• Strong proficiency in Google Workspace or Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent collaboration, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience using integrated financial software/ERP systems.
• Background in manufacturing, supply chain, or customer-account finance.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the accountabilities will be considered.

Working Environment

• Professional, modern office environment located within our…