Finance Analyst - Semi-Conductor

REQ ID: 112596
JOB TITLE: Finance Analyst - Semi-Conductor
SALARY: £43,500 - £55,000
POSTING END DATE: 13/02/2023
LOCATION: Coventry

Beyond Property, Purchasing, HR and IT, more than being part of our Finance or Marketing teams, beyond even Sales and Service, every role in every business area offers unique opportunities to make an impact on the future of mobility and the automotive industry.

The purpose of this role is to support finance solutions, which support the achievement of strategic business objectives through the proactive finance business partnering. Finance business partners will build a credible productive partnership with the Purchasing Function. This role will also maintain links to the central finance teams in terms of budgetary control and cross functional working.

As Semi-conductor FBP Analyst, you'll be responsible for:
• Support JLR's Refocus strategy on semi-conductors; delivering cost reduction on semi-conductor related activity, maximising financial value out of short-term, medium-term and long-term strategic partnerships with JLR's suppliers, logistics providers and chip manufacturers;
• Deliver finance solutions to support the strategic short and long-term direction of the business, including Refocus 2.0 initiatives, while ensuring the Finance strategy/approach is aligned across production purchasing
• Support the Functional Managers to achieve short and long term strategic objectives by delivering plans and initiatives through Finance Business Partnering
• Support Production Purchasing in identifying opportunities for negotiation with suppliers
• Prepare and present financial information such as forecasts, budgets and business plans to ensure strategic objectives are met
• Undertake detailed scenario planning and project scoping and management to achieve financial operational and strategic objectives
• Cross functional working with the wider operational and finance community to deliver finance strategies / initiatives
• Support Finance Business Partner Manager's with Business area short and long term financial forecasting
• Calculate finance sensitivities understanding key value levers and use financial analytics to identify opportunities to improve business performance
• Financial appraisal over short and long-term supplier agreements, understanding the accounting impact and ensure liabilities are recorded and reported appropriately
• Support Purchasing Director in quarterly filing;
• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

You'll join us with sound financial and commercial business insight shown through evidence of developing, introducing new or innovative practices/processes in support of strategic business goals as well as this you'll have strong numerical, analytical skills supported by communication and presentation skills - used to translate financial issues for operational teams.

Naturally, you'll have the ability to identify anomalies in data and interpret implications for both finance and non-finance professionals.

You'll also have:
• Proven strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop and nurture relationships
• An eye for detail and the ability to balance delivery of conceptual work with attention to detail and hands on delivery
• A sound analytical background
• Strong IT skills, particularly with Excel

Desirable:
• Demonstrate a continuous improvement mind set with the ability to identify and implement solutions and enhancements
• Degree qualified or equivalent experience preferred
• CIMA/ACCA qualified or working towards
• Change management experience

SO WHY US?

Bring all this to the home of premium innovation, and you'll find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, membership of a competitive pension plan and performance related bonus scheme. All this and more makes Jaguar Land Rover the perfect place to continue your journey.

This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office. At Jaguar Land Rover, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees with more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work, if suitable for their role. Further details can be discussed with the Hiring Manager at interview stage.

Please be aware that we may close this vacancy for applications before the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of interest. We strongly advise you to submit your application as early as possible.

Jaguar Land Rover is committed to equal opportunity for all.

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