As European FP&A Analyst you will play an active part in the Financial Reporting and Analysis of the European Operations Organisation. A key focus will be the detailed analysis of key drivers driving and / or impacting operational performance, standardisation and improvement of financial processes and procedures across Europe and driving best practice across the region. You will develop a culture of functional excellence as well as encourage continuous improvement and a commitment to company values. The FP&A Analyst position is part of the European HQ Operations FP&A Team based in Solihull, UK.
Key Responsibilities:

*Ensure Internal & External Financial Reporting is Accurate, Reliable and Timely
*Ensure Functional Excellence & Share Best Practice
*Ensure Compliance to Policies & Procedures, Local GAAP, US GAAP
*Work closely with Local Management
*Support Management Decision Making Processes Through Broad Ranging Detailed Financial Analysis
*Drive Continuous Improvement re Data Availability, Existing Systems, New Tools etc to Improve Data Reliability
*Support Month End / Quarter End Financial Close Process

Experience / Knowledge
*Experience of working for a blue-chip company (preferably US owned)
*Manufacturing sector experience
*Excellent business acumen and sound financial understanding of what underpins performance along with the ability to communicate numeric and financial information to non-Finance stakeholders
*Experience in systems and processes development
*Detailed understanding of complex finance operations
*Ability to challenge the status quo
*Advanced excel skills
Salary / Benefits:

*£50,000 - £60,000
*Hybrid working - flexible
*Genuine progression
*25 days holiday
*Pension