Finance Analyst

An established manufacturing business is hiring an FP&A Analyst in Alfreton, Derbyshire, to strengthen financial planning and analysis across its international operations. This is a newly created FP&A Analyst role in the East Midlands, reporting to the Finance Director and supporting budgeting, forecasting and commercial analysis as the business continues to grow. The role is based on-site in South Normanton, five days a week, with some flexibility around start and finish times. This is a genuine opportunity to join a growing manufacturing group at a point of investment and expansion. Sitting at the heart of the international finance team, the successful FP&A Analyst will work closely with senior stakeholders across several markets and gain real exposure to how a multi-site manufacturer plans, forecasts and makes decisions. The role carries strong visibility, both locally and with the wider group, making it an excellent next step for an ambitious finance professional in the Midlands.

The Role: As FP&A Analyst you will own the budgeting and forecasting cycle for the international division and turn the numbers into insight the business can act on. You will partner with operational and commercial colleagues, challenge assumptions, and help shape how the group plans for growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation, consolidation and review of annual budgets across the international operation
• Build and maintain rolling forecasts, ensuring assumptions are robust and clearly understood
• Deliver monthly variance analysis against budget and forecast, explaining the drivers behind movements
• Develop financial models to support scenario planning and commercial decision making
• Provide manufacturing and cost analysis, including margin, product costing and overhead review
• Prepare clear management reporting for the Finance Director and the wider group
• Help improve and standardise FP&A processes, reporting and tools across the business

What You Will Deliver:

• Budgets and forecasts the leadership team can plan and rely on with confidence
• Sharper commercial insight that supports growth across international markets
• Stronger, more consistent FP&A reporting across multiple sites

What We Are Looking For:

You will come from a manufacturing background and bring at least a couple of years of experience in a commercial finance or finance analyst role. Manufacturing experience is essential for this FP&A Analyst position, alongside genuine strength in budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling. We are open on qualification and will consider part-qualified, newly qualified and qualified by experience (QBE) candidates, including those studying towards ACCA, CIMA or ACA. A manufacturing background and a sound grasp of how a manufacturer operates Solid budgeting and forecasting experience, with the confidence to own the numbers Strong Excel and financial modelling skills, Power BI an advantage A clear communicator who can present financial information to non-finance stakeholders.

What The Job Offers:

• Competitive salary
• On-site role in Alfreton with flexibility on hours
• A newly created FP&A Analyst role with scope to shape it and make it your own
• Real exposure to international markets and senior decision makers
• The chance to grow within a stable, expanding manufacturing group in the East Midlands

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