Finance Data Analyst - Operations (12 Month FTC)

Department: Finance Business Partnering

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Silverstone, England, Silverstone

Key Responsibilities

• Consolidate, analyse, and interpret actuals versus budget and forecast data, identifying key variances, risks, and opportunities. 
• Deliver transparent reporting and financial insight across manufacturing and operational activities. 
• Translate complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders. 
• Support operational and strategic decision-making through robust financial analysis and scenario modelling. 
• Identify cost-saving opportunities with detailed analysis and reporting. 
• Monitor and report on inventory, stock lifing, obsolescence, and Bill of Materials (BoM) to highlight cost risks and efficiencies. 
• Collaborate with Finance, IT, and Cost Engineering teams to improve data quality, integration, and reporting processes. 
• Support ERP optimisation and integration activities, ensuring financial and operational data is structured effectively for analysis. 
• Drive improvements in data governance and promote best practice data management across the business. 
• Proactively review operational transactions and processes to maximise efficiency and improve financial control. 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, project costing, and financial analysis processes. 
• Experience within engineering, manufacturing, motorsport, or other high-performance technical environments. 
• Proven experience using ERP systems, including IFS and Epicor. 
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong capability across Microsoft Office applications. 
• Advanced data analysis and visualisation skills, including Power BI and data modelling. 
• Ability to interpret complex datasets and communicate findings clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. 
• Detail-oriented, commercially aware, and highly results-driven with strong decision-making capability. 
• Self-motivated with the ability to work calmly under pressure, manage competing priorities, and build strong working relationships.

Benefits