Job Description

Job Title:

Senior Finance Analyst

Job Type:

Full Time, Permanent

Working Hours:

37.5 hours per week

Location:

Fradley Park Lichfield/Hybrid

Salary:

Competitive

About Us:

SE Controls is a global organisation with a family business at heart and a genuine focus on people. We identify and nurture skills from within our organisation and believe that Talent Management is central to our continued success.

Our commitment to training starts from the day you join our company and continues throughout your time with SE Controls. If you are striving for a career journey with a company who will support you to be the best you can be, we are keen to have you as part of our talented team.

Role Purpose:

To leverage complex financial data through analysis, modelling, and reporting to drive strategic business decisions, improve financial performance, and support sustainable growth by identifying trends, managing risks, and providing actionable insights to senior management and key stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience:

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

OR

equivalent professional Qualification's (ACA, ACCA, CIMA). 5+ years in FP&A, commercial finance, or similar roles. Advanced Excel and financial modelling. Experience with ERP systems (D365) and BI tools (Power BI). Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills. Excellent communication and presentation abilities. Strategic thinking with attention to detail

The Key Responsibilities of this Role will be to:

Management Reporting & Business Insights. Prepare and present management reports, dashboards, and actionable insights informed by financial trends and KPIs. Financial Modelling & Forecasting. Build and maintain complex financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning efforts. Trend Analysis & Risk Identification. Identify cost drivers and financial trends; assess potential risks and opportunities within forecasts. Cost Control & Governance. Analyse overheads, monitor budgets, ensure spending governance, and validate purchase orders and intercompany charges. Strategic Financial Planning. Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Advanced Financial Modelling. Develop and maintain sophisticated models for scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and long-term projections. Business Partnering. Collaborate with senior leadership and operational teams to provide actionable insights and challenge assumptions. Performance Analysis. Deliver deep-dive analysis on revenue streams, cost structures, and profitability drivers. Decision Support. Support strategic initiatives such as pricing strategies and market expansion. Governance & Compliance. Ensure adherence to financial controls, policies, and regulatory requirements.

SE Controls is a leading specialist with over 40 years' experience in the field of Smoke and Environmental Ventilation Systems, we offer:

Competitive salary. Generous holiday allowance of 26 days plus an additional day for your birthday. Healthcare cash plan including retail perks. Life assurance cover. Company Contributory pension scheme (after a qualifying period). Modern & friendly working environment with EV parking stations. Working hours Mon-Thurs 9am-5.15pm, Fri 9am-4pm. Hybrid Working (Home & Office)

SE Controls is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lichfield WS13 8RZ