Senior Financial Analyst - Birmingham, United Kingdom - IMI

Description

Job Description

IMI plc

IMI plc is at the forefront of delivering motion and fluid control technologies that create a more sustainable world, improving the quality of life for our customers and communities and ultimately delivering our purpose of Breakthrough Engineering for a Better World.

Comprising of five sectors which is grouped into two platforms, Life Technology and Automation. The transport sector with annual turnover of circa. £200m is focused on collaborating with our customers to develop innovative solutions that solve their challenges and push the boundaries in our industry. With three manufacturing locations (Mexico, Czech Republic and China) our one big team work fairly and effectively but most importantly together to ensure we maintain the foundations that have enabled IMI's success through its 150-year heritage.

Role Overview

We're seeking a talented Senior Finance Analyst to join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in shaping the financial landscape of the Transport sector. As a key member of the IMI Global Transport Finance team, you'll be at the forefront of driving insights, supporting business growth, and implementing process improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting Excellence: Drive the delivery of monthly actuals reporting, annual budget, and quarterly forecasts. Analyse profit and loss, challenge unusual movements, and take ownership of management reporting packs. Provide business partnering support to sites and ensure timely reporting.
• Business Intelligence Advancement: Lead the evolution of Divisional BI tools by implementing reporting automation improvements and developing insightful financial reporting and forecasting tools. Deliver training on BI tools to enhance team capabilities.
• Project Leadership: Take charge of ad-hoc projects and analysis aligned with business requirements, demonstrating your strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

Critical Competencies for Success:

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with post-qualification experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Basic project management experience, ERP working knowledge (SAP, JDE, Oracle), and prior use of BI tools (Cognos, Power BI) are advantageous.
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, coupled with excellent analytical abilities to interpret complex data.
• Drive delivery excellence and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
• Approach challenges with a can-do attitude, proactive problem-solving skills, and a commitment to collaborative teamwork.
• Demonstrate effective stakeholder engagement skills and embrace IMI's One Big Team ethos.

Health & Safety:

The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties – At IMI we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimizing our impact to the environment, the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviors or unsafe acts.

Code of Ethics:

IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.

Changes to This Job Description:

IMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.

IMI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.