Finance Systems Analyst

We now have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Finance Systems Analyst to join our Finance Team at Nutricia, Liverpool. In this newly created role you will support the strengthening of the finance organization through enhanced systems capability and digital fluency. Acting as the team’s finance systems expert, you will lead, train, and support colleagues to drive greater efficiency, accuracy, and productivity across all financial reporting activities. This includes enabling improved business partnering by simplifying processes, increasing data reliability, and fostering a more insight-driven decision environment. Operating in close collaboration with central Danone teams remotely and managing local stakeholders in Liverpool,you will actively develop knowledge of the P&L, operational processes, and site performance drivers. As a key enabler of Danone’s digital transformation, you’ll play a pivotal part in unlocking the full potential of the tools, technologies, and data capabilities available, ensuring the finance team can operate at its highest level in a fast-paced, evolving business context. What are the key accountabilities, deliverables & KPIs and the impact on business results? Support the business during the planning cycle (Budget, Rolling Forecast, Period end Close and Strategic Analysis) in relation to Systems:

• Reporting through Local SAP (Danone specific version)
• Tagetik
• Lucanet
• Power BI
• Other Danone specific systems (Iproview, Magnitude etc)

* Pro-actively support the team with reporting deadlines using the systems above

• Identification of risks to these systems with ability to effectively communicate them to the Senior Business Controller and work on necessary action plans.
• Production of Monthly Management Reports
• Understanding of cost prices calculations of finished goods and the transfer prices.
• Networking (PLT (Board of Directors), Divisional Controlling, Central Business Services Finance, Sourcing., The role is key to enable improvements in ways of working by supporting automation and digitalisation. This is an empowered role to take the needs of the team and business and develop key reporting tools. Mentoring and support will be provided, including regular one to one’s, to support your personal development and career progression. What does future career progression look like? Opportunity to develop and gain promotion to other Danone roles, either as a Business Partner within the Finance Team, partnering business functions to control costs and improve performance areas, or in other areas and locations of the Danone business. Ensuring an inclusive working culture that is accessible to all is important to us. We therefore support flexible ways of working wherever possible.

Able to demonstrate business experience in data extraction and report automation/building

• Degree preferred, Accounting & Finance, Accounting Information Systems or equivalent
• Expert MS Excel skills and experience of using digital solutions
• Experience of leading projects and training
• Excellent communication skills
• Confidence to share ideas
• A collaborative, team working approach
• Problem solving skills
• A continuous improvement mind-set to question and improve current working practices
• Attention to detail and able to provide accurate analysis
• Excellent time management, organisation and planning skills
• Self-motivated, able to demonstrate commitment and ownership of personal and professional development.

Starting salary will be c.£35k depending on skills and experience + Danone UK benefits package.