Financial Planning Analyst
About The Position
Morgan Advanced Materials is a global organization with a rich history in innovation, specializing in advanced materials like ceramic and carbon. The Thermal Ceramics division focuses on designing, manufacturing, and installing thermal insulation products that reduce energy consumption and emissions in high-temperature applications. The company is purpose-driven, aiming to use advanced materials to enhance sustainability and improve quality of life. Key figures include significant revenue, approximately 8,000 employees, manufacturing in over 20 countries, and a listing on the London Stock Exchange as part of the FTSE 250 Index.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline
- 3+ years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, management accounting, or a similar finance role
- Experience supporting a manufacturing, industrial, or operational environment
- Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis
- Proven ability to analyze financial and operational data and translate findings into actionable recommendations
- Advanced Excel skills, including financial modelling, PivotTables, lookups, and data analysis
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial information in plain English
- Comfortable partnering with operational teams and site leadership
- Organized, analytical, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting a manufacturing plant or multi-site operation
- Knowledge of standard costing, inventory, labor, material, and overhead analysis
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms
- Experience using Power BI or other reporting and business intelligence tools
- Exposure to capital expenditure analysis and investment business cases
- CPA, CMA, MBA, or progress toward a professional finance qualification
- Experience supporting continuous improvement or cost reduction initiatives
Responsibilities
- Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning activities
- Analyze actual results against budget, forecast, and prior-year performance
- Investigate financial variances and identify trends, risks, and opportunities
- Develop financial models, scenario analyses, and business cases to support decision-making
- Partner with Operations and Supply Chain teams to understand manufacturing performance and cost drivers
- Analyze labor, material, inventory, overhead, and production variances
- Support standard costing activities and assess the financial impact of operational changes
- Monitor plant KPIs and translate operational performance into meaningful financial insights
- Prepare monthly reporting, dashboards, and management information packs
- Support capital expenditure evaluations, including ROI and payback analysis
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction, productivity improvement, and profitability enhancement
- Provide clear financial guidance to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
- Deliver ad hoc analysis that helps leaders make informed decisions
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
