Manpower are currently seeking an interim Finance Analyst, to work with our global FMCG client, renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment.

The position is based in Seacroft, Leeds. This is a full-time temporary role till 31st March 2027, requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to £39,800 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The financial analyst will be responsible for providing financial business partnering and controllership support to one of the key BPC manufacturing sites in Europe. The role partners closely with the Site Controller and site leadership team to drive in-year financial performance, support decision-making, ensure strong financial governance, and deliver cost savings through World Class Manufacturing (WCM) and Cost Deployment initiatives.
The role has accountability for maintaining compliance with the Unilever Control Framework and provides leadership on IFRS 16 reporting. Support for selected activities is provided by the Country Make Expertise Team (MET) and Shared Services teams (SCFS, OC, IBM) for core accounting, controlling, and reporting processes.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Performance & Business Partnering

Co-own delivery of in-year financial performance, with a strong focus on cost management
Provide financial insight and decision support to the Site Controller and leadership team
Support strategic projects through ad hoc financial analysis and data-driven insightsPlanning, Budgeting & Forecasting

Lead budget reporting and month-end performance activities
Support the creation, consolidation, and submission of site forecasts
Support development of the annual business plan and site masterplanControls, Compliance & Governance

Ensure site-level compliance with the Unilever Control Framework
Drive and oversee IFRS 16 controls and reporting requirements
Ensure execution of on-site financial controls, including stock counts and balance sheet governanceCost Management & Savings Delivery

Co-create and co-drive the site savings agenda
Support WCM Cost Deployment and Cost Deployment Management initiatives
Enable delivery of cost savings using available industrial and financial toolsInventory & Asset Management

Coordinate and complete annual stock counts across the site, including:
Supply Unit (SU) inventories
External warehouses
Spare partsWays of Working & Resource Optimisation

Optimise use of shared service resources (MET, OC, SCFS)
Collaborate effectively across finance and operations to ensure efficient delivery of accounting, controlling, and reporting activities

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Must Have

Ability to analyse and reconcile complex historical financial data
Advanced Excel
Business Acumen
Finance Acumen
Microsoft Office incl Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, Viva Engage, Excel, PowerPointNice to Have

Analytical Thinking
business partnering
Enter skill and click add * Project management skills * Strategic mindset * Business partnering * Risk management * Effective communication Confidential * Stakeholder management * Supplier Relationship management * Strategic influencing * Financial acumen * Fully operational in Excel - being able to extract, analyze and present data in a clear and understandable format close
Financial acumen for business cases and reporting. Experience with cost models
FP&A Knowledge
Additional Information
Leeds working environment:

There is a canteen available onsite serving hot and cold food:
There is a Staff Shop where Contingent Workers can buy discounted products.
Free tea and coffee on site.
Free parking.
R&D sites have Free Fruit, Relaxation/Energy facilities like Table Tennis.
Uniform for factory workers