Company description: Mller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by the Unternehmensgruppe Theo Mller which employs over 24,000 people throughout Europe.
In the UK, Mller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from more than 1,700 British farmers.
The Mller brand is ranked at No.7 in The Grocers Top 100 list of Britains Biggest Brands, and is also the 7th most chosen brand in the UK.
Job description: About Us: Mller UK & Ireland, part of the Unternehmensgruppe Theo Mller, is a leading manufacturer and marketer of a wide range of branded and private label dairy products.
We pride ourselves on offering support to help develop your knowledge and skills.
In return for your commitment, drive, and enthusiasm, we offer an attractive benefits package within a highly successful European business.
Role Overview: We are currently recruiting for a Regional Finance Analyst to join our friendly team in the South within the Mller Milk & Ingredients Driver Logistics business unit.
This role involves supporting the Regional Financial Controller with the preparation and analysis of weekly and monthly reporting.
Job Title: Regional Finance Analyst - South Location: Severnside Depot GL10 2DG (semi-regular travelto Bridgwater, Bristol and Amesbury) Shift: Monday Friday (40 hours) Contract: Full time / Permanent Regional Finance Analyst Key Responsibilities: Support the Regional Financial Controller in budgetary cost control, forecasting, variance analysis, and reporting.
Preparation of management accounts and KPIs.
Assist in weekly and monthly variance analysis to aid decision-making.
Manage relationships with third-party suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Liaise with site depot managers to understand core risks and opportunities.
Maintain overall financial control and manage risks within Logistics.
Ensure accurate reporting through appropriate checks.
Prepare monthly cost bridge causal and KPI summary for review.
Review monthly accounts and advise on any ad-hoc journals needed.
Prepare expense reports and routine journals for period end.
Update initiative trackers and prepare weekly labour reports.
Submit weekly/monthly SAP inputs and meet SAP cycle deadlines.
Develop effective cross-functional working relationships at all levels within the business.
Support RFCs in preparing budgets and forecasts for the region.
Cover for others in the Regional Logistics Controlling team when required.
Assist the RFC in ad-hoc projects and analysis.
Regional Finance Analyst Key Skills & Experience: Strong accounting background and familiarity with Financial Accounting principles.
Analytical skills with the ability to provide insights from data.
Hands-on approach to core IT systems and strong spreadsheet skills (SAP experience preferred but not required).
Excellent organisation and communication skills.
Ability to manage and influence decision-making within the site leadership team.
Self-starter with the ability to work on own initiative and develop skills in new areas.
Team player capable of working independently.
Regional Finance Analyst Benefits: Up to 5% annual bonus 2 x Life Assurance policy 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service) Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Family Leave Enhanced Bereavement Leave Pension Employer Contribution Scheme(matched up to 8%) Access to Aviva DigiCare + Exclusive access to Mller Rewards, offering a variety of online and in-store discounts Business Supplied IT Equipment Career Progression and Development Opportunities Free parking JTRA1_UKTJ