Job Description

Senior Financial Analyst
Full time - Agriculture & Manufacturing Sector | Lincoln | 37.5 hours per week | Hybrid
Are you an experienced finance professional with strong FP&A expertise, looking to make an impact in a fast-moving commercial business?
Ashley Kate is delighted to be supporting a market-leading organisation with the recruitment of a Senior Financial Analyst . This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company, providing robust financial insight and driving effective decision-making across the business.
Our client
A leading organisation within the agriculture and manufacturing sector, supplying innovative products nationally and internationally. With a strong reputation for sustainability and growth, this business offers an exciting opportunity for a finance professional to be part of their journey.
Purpose of the Role
This senior finance role reports directly into the Finance Manager and will lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning cycles. With a strong focus on analysis, reporting, and scenario modelling, the role will be instrumental in providing data-driven insights to senior leaders and supporting the adoption of technology such as Microsoft Dynamics BC and Power BI across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:

• Leading and facilitating the annual budgeting process with key business partners and budget holders
• Supporting and challenging assumptions within planning cycles
• Leading regular re forecasts, analysing and bridging variances against budget and previous forecasts
• Managing planning scenarios within Microsoft Dynamics BC to ensure discipline and consistency
• Producing high-quality management reports for senior leaders
• Developing and publishing Power BI dashboards and KPIs across the business
• Championing the use of technology to drive efficiencies and insights

About You
We are looking for someone with:
Essential:

• Strong experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modelling
• Advanced Excel and financial systems skills
• Highly analytical with proven data/statistical analysis experience
• Strong problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail

Desirable:

• Experience in agriculture, manufacturing, or related sectors
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 / Business Central and Power BI - Highly Desirable
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills

Personal Attributes:

• Proactive and self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset
• Excellent communicator, able to explain financial insights clearly
• Collaborative team player with high integrity and confidentiality
• Resilient and adaptable in a dynamic environment

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday
• Private medical insurance
• Company pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company events and wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking and discounted/free food on site
• Permanent, full-time position within a market-leading and innovative business

If you are an experienced finance professional seeking a progressive FP&A role within a forward-thinking organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Katy Harland at Ashley Kate Finance for a confidential discussion.
About Us
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.
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