Business Analyst - Finance
Livingston
Three Bridges Recruitment is currently partnering with a leading manufacturing organisation, based in Livingston, to recruit a Business Analyst. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Accountant to join the company at an exciting stage in its expansion.
Why Work Here?
Salary negotiable, circa £55-70k DOE
Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and influence strategic decisions
Role critical to the integration of major business acquisitions
Scope for personal and professional development
Exposure to international business environments
Occasional travel to European hubs
Job
The role of Business Analyst will give you the opportunity to be involved with the following:
Supporting the Finance Director with the integration of a newly acquired business
Analysing and optimising operations across European hubs
Building and maintaining key internal stakeholder relationships
Optimising costs in utilities and raw materials
Assist the commercial team with product margin and pricing strategy analysis
Support Distribution Hubs with decision-making analysis
Prepare sales mix implications, additional costs affecting goods cost, and budget variance analyses for the Commercial Director
Developing strategies to enhance profitability and efficiency
Supporting budget and forecast preparation
Performing ad hoc tasks as required by the Finance Director
You
As a Business Analyst you will be skilled &/or qualified in the following:
A Qualified Accountant with at least three years post qualification experience
Excellent analytical and decision-making skills
Substantial experience in cost-benefit analysis
Experience with ERP systems and MS Office
Ability to work in and with cross-functional teams
Outstanding communication skills with a high level of integrity
Experience in multi-site distribution organisations, familiar working in a multilingual setting
Experience in the manufacturing industry is advantageous
Capability to handle complex data and solve problems effectively
Flexibility to meet business needs and deadlines
Proven track record of process improvement and presentation to management board
At Three Bridges Recruitment, two of our values are "striving for brilliance" and "relatability". We want every applicant to receive an excellent experience and ensure that this role is right for you. Should this role be of interest please apply with your most up to date CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.