Junior Finance Analyst (FP&A)

Job Title: Junior Finance Analyst (FP&A) Location: Crawley, West Sussex Salary: Dependent on experience Job type: Full Time, Permanent At Volution UK, our purpose is to provide healthy indoor air, sustainably. We are market leaders in residential and commercial ventilation solutions. We aim for our products to enhance our customers’ experience of ventilation by reducing energy consumption, improving indoor air quality and design, making them easier to use. Job Profile: We’re looking for a commercially minded Finance Analyst to join our team. You will be a part-qualified or newly qualified ACCA, ACA, or CIMA professional with strong analytical skills and previous experience in an FP&A or commercial finance role. Ideally, you’ll have at least 18–24 months in a similar position and be comfortable working in a dynamic, multi-site environment. Proximity to Crawley is preferred, along with the flexibility to travel to other locations when needed. Reporting to the Head of Commercial Finance, this role will support the business with insightful financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis. You'll work closely with key stakeholders to provide meaningful data and recommendations that drive better decision-making and identify opportunities for operational improvement. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated finance professional looking to make a real impact. You’ll get exposure to commercial strategy and hands-on involvement in business partnering, making it ideal for someone ready to take the next step in their finance career. As a Finance Analyst, your responsibilities will include: - Support the Head of Commercial Finance to provide effective, reporting, forecasting, budgeting and analysis. - Partner with the site managers/operations leaders to identify areas for efficiency improvements in both profitability and working capital position in order to drive performance, reduce cost, and enhance margins. - Analysis and reporting of stock levels/stock management and SLOB provisions, including driving appropriate initiatives in these areas. - Support and maintain the setting of the std costings including operational costs (BOM’s, labour cost /hour calculations etc.) - Ensure that business improvement initiatives are continuously created, reported, tracked and challenged across the UK business. - Support the wider commercial finance team with preparation, review and analysis of daily/weekly/monthly reports and KPI’s. - Preparation and analysis of results against budget/forecast/prior year and discussing variances with stakeholders. - Supporting the budgeting/forecasting cycle as required but in particular during the year annual budget process. - Provide insight and analysis including identification of risks and opportunities in the budgeting and forecasting process. - Assistance with the completion of the month end process. - Continuous improvement of controls, systems and processes. - Provide ad-hoc financial support as required on key strategic or tactical imperatives throughout the financial year to support decision making. To be successful in this role you will need: - A graduate with strong academics, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. - Part-qualified (or newly qualified) ACCA, ACA, or CIMA. - Ideally, has had 1–2 solid roles in FP&A or commercial finance. - Previous experience of a manufacturing environment preferable - Knowledge of Sage, Epicor ERP, Phocas BI, Power BI, SQL’s and Axiom would be advantageous. - Occasional travel to other sites – Reading and West Molesey - High levels of business acumen and commercial awareness - Significant organizational skills required to work across the varied activities in the UK - Good communication skills, able to communicate at all levels with clarity and precision - Able to see the big picture but at the same time willing to focus on the detail - Good interpersonal skills and capable of developing strong relationships at all levels - Continuous improvement mindset inspiring the organization to continually strive to do better What we can offer you: - Salary dependent on experience - Annual leave – 25 days plus bank holidays - Company Pension - auto enrolled after 3 months of service - Boost Works - discount platform for supermarkets and high street retailers - Health Assured - Employee Assistance Programme - Employee referral scheme - receive up to £500 - Quarterly Volution Values Award - receive £100 if nominated! - Ongoing training and development - You can learn more about us on the volutiongroup plc website Equal opportunities: All current employees and potential employees are provided equal employment opportunities by Volution Group Plc. Please Note: Candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the experience and relevant job titles of: ACCA, CIMA, AAT, Chartered Accountancy, Part-Qualified Accountant, Qualified Accountant, Senior Accountant, Group Accountant, Financial Analyst, Chartered Accountant, Financial Accountancy, FP&A Accountancy, Financial Planning & Analysis, FP&A Executive may also be considered