Finance Analyst
Leeds
Manpower are currently seeking an interim Finance Analyst, to work with our global FMCG client, renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment.
The position is based in Seacroft, Leeds. This is a full-time temporary role till 31st March 2027, requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to £39,800 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The financial analyst will be responsible for providing financial business partnering and controllership support to one of the key BPC manufacturing sites in Europe. The role partners closely with the Site Controller and site leadership team to drive in-year financial performance, support decision-making, ensure strong financial governance, and deliver cost savings through World Class Manufacturing (WCM) and Cost Deployment initiatives.
The role has accountability for maintaining compliance with the Unilever Control Framework and provides leadership on IFRS 16 reporting. Support for selected activities is provided by the Country Make Expertise Team (MET) and Shared Services teams (SCFS, OC, IBM) for core accounting, controlling, and reporting processes.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Performance & Business Partnering
- Co-own delivery of in-year financial performance, with a strong focus on cost management
- Provide financial insight and decision support to the Site Controller and leadership team
- Support strategic projects through ad hoc financial analysis and data-driven insights
Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
- Lead budget reporting and month-end performance activities
- Support the creation, consolidation, and submission of site forecasts
- Support development of the annual business plan and site masterplan
Controls, Compliance & Governance
- Ensure site-level compliance with the Unilever Control Framework
- Drive and oversee IFRS 16 controls and reporting requirements
- Ensure execution of on-site financial controls, including stock counts and balance sheet governance
Cost Management & Savings Delivery
- Co-create and co-drive the site savings agenda
- Support WCM Cost Deployment and Cost Deployment Management initiatives
- Enable delivery of cost savings using available industrial and financial tools
Inventory & Asset Management
- Coordinate and complete annual stock counts across the site, including:
- Supply Unit (SU) inventories
- External warehouses
- Spare parts
Ways of Working & Resource Optimisation
- Optimise use of shared service resources (MET, OC, SCFS)
- Collaborate effectively across finance and operations to ensure efficient delivery of accounting, controlling, and reporting activities
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Must Have
- Ability to analyse and reconcile complex historical financial data
- Advanced Excel
- Business Acumen
- Finance Acumen
- Microsoft Office incl Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, Viva Engage, Excel, PowerPoint
Nice to Have
- Analytical Thinking
- business partnering
- Enter skill and click add * Project management skills * Strategic mindset * Business partnering * Risk management * Effective communication Confidential * Stakeholder management * Supplier Relationship management * Strategic influencing * Financial acumen * Fully operational in Excel - being able to extract, analyze and present data in a clear and understandable format close
- Financial acumen for business cases and reporting. Experience with cost models
- FP&A Knowledge
Additional Information
Leeds working environment:
- There is a canteen available onsite serving hot and cold food:
- There is a Staff Shop where Contingent Workers can buy discounted products.
- Free tea and coffee on site.
- Free parking.
- R&D sites have Free Fruit, Relaxation/Energy facilities like Table Tennis.
- Uniform for factory workers.
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Recruiter: Manpower UK
Salary: £30,000 to £40,000 Per Annum
Reference: BBBH435145