Finance Analyst PQ - Cedar : Job Details

Finance Analyst (PQ)

£48,000 to £55,000 (depending on relevant experience) Location: East London (Hybrid - Minimum 3 days on-site per week)

Permanent, full-time role

Benefits - study support, discretionary bonus, and excellent pension

Are you a driven and ambitious finance professional with a strong academic background? Are you actively studying towards your ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification and looking for a role that will challenge and develop you?

We are seeking a Part-Qualified Senior Finance Analyst to join a leading multinational business. This role sits within the Operational Finance team, partnering closely with UK production sites to provide financial insights, drive efficiencies, and support strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Managing key month-end and quarterly closing tasks, overseeing a multi-million-pound cost base.
• Providing detailed performance analysis and commentary on operations.
• Developing and maintaining standard product costings and Bills of Materials.
• Supporting capital investment business cases and post-completion reviews.
• Driving cost efficiency initiatives and identifying opportunities for profitability improvement.
• Enhancing budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling within Anaplan.
• Collaborating with Operations, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to align financial strategies with business goals.

Person specification

• A strong academic background with a bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Actively studying towards ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• At least two years of experience in a relevant finance role (Audit, Tax, Advisory, FP&A, or Business Partnering).
• Highly analytical with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence key stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel and Power BI skills (SAP/Anaplan experience is a plus, but training will be provided).
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.