Finance Analyst

About the role To provide analytical financial support to the Supply Chain & Operations in the Cramlington plant to ensure local finance and operational objectives are met and to support the Plant Controller in maintaining robust budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes to maintain cost control. Key Responsibilities This is a on-site position with hybrid work arrangement possibility • Provide analytical financial support and analysis for the Plant Productivity stream, drive loss reporting, investigate variances, and assist with inventory management and capital reporting. • Support the completion of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) process for Cramlington for MOE, losses, and S,G&A, as well as the delivery of quarterly forecasts. • Complete month-end reporting processes, including accounting for losses and inventory adjustments, tracking savings, managing manpower reporting, and handling bonus accruals. • Maintain strict financial controls, ensuring SOX compliance as the Process Owner for Inventory Controls while monitoring and reporting cycle count accuracy. • Support the Plant Controller in identifying and implementing process improvements in operations finance, collaborating with the SSC/Accenture, and supporting key BI and continuous improvement initiatives. Required: • Educated to degree level with a professional accountancy qualification (CIMA, ICAEW). • 1-3 years post-qualification experience in industry (preferably manufacturing) or a blue-chip accounting firm. • Advanced user of Excel and Google Sheets with the ability to work in a fast-paced Finance environment within a multinational organisation. Skills you need to succeed: • Excellent communication, time management, and organisational skills with the ability to develop effective working relationships across the plant. • Dynamic, proactive, detail-conscious, and results-driven with a persuasive, assertive, and positive "can do" attitude. What we offer Here's a glimpse of the great benefits you can expect: • Health & Financial Security : Enjoy Health and Life Insurance, a Cash Health Plan, Pension, and a Bonus. Benefits include a subsidized canteen, access to a discount site, free parking, free electric charging points, and free annual flu vaccinations and visual eye test vouchers. • Time Off & Flexibility : Benefit from 25 vacation days, plus statutory bank holidays, Parental leave and family-friendly policies, and flexible working arrangements. • Well-being & Continuous Development : Access an Employee Assistance Program, our comprehensive Wellbeing Policy, and Development Discussions for career growth. Join our Active Sports & Social Club and enjoy annual summer and Christmas events. • Community Engagement : Opportunities to participate in volunteer activities to support Non-Profit Organizations. To help us process your application quickly, please upload your CV in either PDF or Word format. We also kindly ask that you submit your resume in the same language as this job posting. Why join Avery Dennison We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company, we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what it's like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at www.averydennison.com . At Avery Dennison, we work with the biggest brands in the FMCG, apparel, automotiv