Finance Systems Analyst, Finance Systems Analyst

Finance Systems Analyst

Purpose: Join one of the UK’s largest food producers and a key part of the global Pilgrim’s Pride Group. In our European regional head office in Uxbridge, we are moving beyond siloed data and disparate spreadsheets. This is a unique opportunity to help build a finance function centred on transparent, repeatable, and controlled financial modelling using systems such as Anaplan, Qlik, SAP S/4, and Snowflake.

Job Title: Finance Systems Analyst
Location: Uxbridge, United Kingdom

• Perform analysis of existing Excel-based and manual planning processes, identifying opportunities for automation and enhancement.
• Take ownership of the ongoing maintenance and enhancement of Anaplan models, modules, dashboards, and reporting solutions.
• Act as a key liaison with external offshore support teams, providing clear specifications, reviewing their development work, and ensuring deliverables meet our business needs.
• Provide training and ongoing support to Finance Functions ensuring effective adoption and proficiency in finance systems (SAP, BW, Qlik, Anaplan).
• Support the Head of Finance Systems on broader non‑Anaplan finance technology initiatives and ad‑hoc analytical needs, contributing to the overall digital transformation roadmap.

• Experience of Anaplan, SAP S/4, SAP BW, SAP Business Objects, Qlik.
• Understanding of FMCG food manufacturing and related processes.
• Independent thinker with an analytical approach.
• Strong commercial acumen and business partnering capability.
• Resilient and adaptable in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.

• Very competitive salary.
• Excellent healthcare benefits, including access to a 24/7 GP service and physio sessions.
• 33 holiday days each year (25 days flexible booking with 8 bank holidays) and a holiday purchase scheme.
• Discounted staff shopping onsite on a range of products.
• Free will writing service.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.

Please note: This role is fully office‑based with no hybrid or remote working options.