Operations Finance Analyst
Core
Finance business partner supporting manufacturing, field services, and engineering teams with cost visibility, performance analysis, and decision support to evolve the site to a forward-looking Operations Finance model.
Role type
Operations Finance Analyst
Builds
Operational insights, cost discipline, inventory control, and capital governance for rail maintenance and operations.
Domain
Manufacturing / Rail / Operations Finance
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Variance analysis, cost-out initiatives, standard cost setting, inventory performance monitoring, capital expenditure tracking, financial data presentation, MRP proficiency
Preferred skills
Manufacturing environment experience, ACA/CIMA/ACCA qualification
Technologies
Microsoft Office, MRP
Responsibilities
Perform monthly variance analysis (material, labour, overhead, volume, mix) and translate into operational insights; Support Variable Cost Productivity and cost-out initiatives; Provide financial analysis for operations, field services, and engineering activities; Monitor inventory performance including excess, obsolete, and slow-moving items; Partner with supply chain to improve working capital; Contribute to PPV analysis and sourcing deflation tracking; Track and analyse capital expenditures.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
