Job Description

Scottish Leather Group

At Scottish Leather Group, we produce the world's lowest carbon leather due to our passion for leading sustainable manufacturing practices, continuous innovation, and outstanding services

Our People

At Scottish Leather Group, we make it personal. We recognise that the uniqueness of everyone who works for us, contributes to our success and resilience. We believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to consider a rewarding career with us. By joining us you will be embarking on an exciting career, where we will help you achieve your professional goals and encourage you to reach your full potential.

Our Values

Scottish Leather Group desires to establish the highest industry standards for quality, innovation, value, service, and care for the environment whilst upholding our Company values: promises kept; creativity at heart; excellence as standard.

Our Portfolio

We are the largest leather manufacturer in the United Kingdom and employ over 700 employees globally! Our specialist leathers are produced for a wide range of industries, including automotive, aviation, bus & coach, rail, furniture, and custom projects. We partner with hundreds of prestigious brands in more than 60 countries. Our customers include the likes of Aston Martin, Jaguar Land Rover, Polestar, Lucid, Emirates Airlines, Boeing, and Philips.

Role purpose

The Finance Analyst will support both the Operations and Commercial teams by delivering high-quality financial analysis, reporting, and insights that drive better business decision-making. This role plays an important part in enabling growth, improving efficiency, and ensuring strong financial management across the business. We're looking for a proactive individual who thrives on challenges, has a strong desire to understand how the business operates, and is motivated to build a successful career within SLG's Finance team.

After an initial on-site period, hybrid working is available and benefits include 33 days holiday entitlement (increasing with length of service), a 2pm finish each Friday, private medical insurance and life assurance among others!

Key accountabilities

Operational Finance Support

Work closely with the Operations Finance Business Partners to understand cost drivers and support cost control initiatives. Monitor and analyse key operational KPIs (e.g. labour productivity, throughput, cost per unit, scrap rates) and perform variance analysis. Support the evaluation of operational efficiency projects and track benefits realisation. Assist during the Operations month-end close process and prepare select Balance Sheet reconciliations.

Commercial Finance Support

Support the Commercial Finance Business Partner deliver financial insight and business partnering activity across revenue-generating activities. Perform analysis of customer and sector sales, revenue, and profit margins comparing actuals to budget/forecast figures. Track commercial KPIs and provide monthly variance analysis with commentary. Assist in the preparation of robust revenue forecasts and commercial models. Assist during the Commercial Finance month-end close process and prepare select Balance Sheet reconciliations.

Reporting & Analytics

Provide support to the Finance team during forecasting cycles and the preparation of the 5 Year Plan. Support the preparation of the monthly and quarterly reporting packs reviewed by the Exec and Board. Build a strong working knowledge of systems and processes, continuously improving data accuracy and consistency of reporting. Support the Finance Business Partners deliver efficiency and effectiveness opportunities through enhancements to business systems and processes.

Key Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Required:

Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ICAS, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent). 2+ years of experience in a finance role, ideally within a commercial, FP&A, or operational finance function. Advanced in the use of Excel with strong financial modelling and analytical skills. Demonstrates brilliant execution, delivering work on time, is thorough and applies a high standard in everything they do. Confident, self-motivated and resilient, able to proactively identify issues and drive delivery of solutions. Thrives in a fast-paced environment. Actively develops and maintains beneficial relationships and shows commitment to outstanding teamwork. Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.

Desirable:

Experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI). Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics would be beneficial, however, not essential as full training will be provided.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Private medical insurance Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Paisley PA3