Job Description
Start Your Career Growth Journey as a Finance Analyst
Looking to take the next big step in your finance career? Join Bakkavor in Tilmanstone, Kent, as a Finance Analyst and be part of a leading fresh food manufacturer. As a Finance Analyst, you’ll play a key role in business forecasting, performance tracking, and operational support. With a strong team environment and career development opportunities, this is your chance to shine in a fast-paced, high-impact role.
Your Role as a Finance Analyst
Core Responsibilities of the Finance Analyst Role
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Manage daily and weekly performance trackers and maintain accurate reports
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Analyse profit & loss accounts, identify trends, and report inconsistencies
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Assist in monthly closings and balance sheet reconciliations with Finance Shared Services
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Conduct EBITDA reconciliations and operational reporting
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Collaborate with the UK FP&A team to enhance reporting processes
Forecasting Duties for the Finance Analyst
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Manage the 13-week Tracker, Quarterly Rolling Forecasts, and 3-year plans
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Input forecast data in Cognos and ensure accurate trend analysis
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Conduct cost driver analysis and variance reporting
Specialist Areas of a Finance Analyst
Product Costing & Pricing Analysis
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Partner with Procurement for price forecasting
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Complete standards resets with deep costing analysis
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Deliver ad-hoc costing reviews and maintain pricing accuracy
Process Improvement & Change Management
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Communicate with stakeholders and suggest enhancements
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Drive continuous improvement across finance functions
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Support centralisation, transformation, and IS projects
Finance Analyst Compliance & Leadership
Control Environment & People Management
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Monitor and uphold internal business controls
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Assist with audit activities and compliance
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Support and mentor Associate Finance Analysts
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Conduct regular performance assessments
Who You Are
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Strong communicator with the ability to explain complex data
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Skilled in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft tools
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Analytical thinker with a proactive problem-solving mindset
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Ideally experienced with finance ERP and reporting systems
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ACCA/CIMA qualified or part-qualified candidates welcome
What You’ll Get in Return
At Bakkavor, we invest in your success and wellbeing. Here’s what’s in it for you:
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Competitive salary up to £50,000
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25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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Life Assurance (2.5x salary)
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Short-Term Bonus Scheme
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Private Medical Insurance
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Staff Discount Shop
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Stakeholder Pension Scheme
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Personal Accident Insurance
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Employee Assistance Programme
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MyBargains Discount Platform
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Voluntary Benefits (extra life insurance, dental, hospital cash plans)
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Free Independent Mortgage Advice
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Discounted child tutoring
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Free on-site car parking
About Bakkavor
Bakkavor is a leading provider of fresh prepared foods across the UK and beyond. With a global presence in the US, China, and Spain, we deliver high-quality chilled meals, salads, dips, and more to major retailers like Tesco, M&S, and Sainsbury’s. Join a dynamic environment where growth, innovation, and food excellence are at the heart of everything we do.