Finance Analyst

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

SDUK's brands include the Nation’s favourite cheese brand Cathedral City plus other well-known butter & spreads (Clover, Country Life, Vitalite, Utterly Butterly), dairy ingredients and dairy free products.

We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Finance Analyst to join our team in Weybridge. This is a fantastic opportunity to partner with our Commercial and Marketing teams, providing accurate and insightful financial analysis that drives strategic decision-making and business growth.

Working Monday - Friday, this role is based at our Weybridge office with the option to work from home up to one day per week based on business need. 

YOU’LL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY…

• Analysing and clearly communicating the key drivers behind volume, sales, and margin variances on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis.
• Ensuring promotional activities and price changes are approved promptly, helping to eliminate pricing errors.
• Supporting the finance team with accurate and timely financial reporting across the business.
• Reviewing promotional activity to ensure it aligns with brand strategies and delivers financial value.
• Providing ad-hoc financial analysis and decision support to highlight risks and opportunities.
• Quantifying and communicating the financial impact of customer agreements and joint business plans.
• Recommending and constructively challenging changes to annual customer terms to drive growth and profitability.
• Validating forecast assumptions and ensuring system forecasts reflect the most accurate and up-to-date view.
• Championing financial controls and procedures, including balance sheet reconciliations and month-end processes.

YOU’RE BEST SUITED FOR THE ROLE IF YOU ARE…

• Commercially savvy, with a proactive mindset and a drive to add value.
• Comfortable working under pressure and juggling multiple priorities.
• Skilled in Excel, with advanced capabilities in data analysis and reporting.
• Detail-oriented, with a strong focus on accuracy and data integrity.
• An effective communicator who can influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Able to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for non-financial audiences.
• A collaborative team player who enjoys solving problems and driving continuous improvement.

WE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING YOU WITH…

• Annual bonus scheme paid out quarterly
• Inclusive working environment
• Opportunities for progression within the UK and overseas
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• Health cash plan - claim money back towards essential healthcare such as dental, eye care etc.
• Access to Thrive 24-hours a day - a leading and NHS clinically approved app which focuses on general wellbeing
• Long service recognised every 5 years
• Life assurance up to 4 x contractual pay
• Discounted branded products
• Free, onsite parking
• Subsidised staff restaurant
• 25 holidays + 8 bank holidays
• One paid workday a year to volunteer for a local community or charitable institutions of your choice
• Opportunity to swap traditional UK holidays for dates significant to your cultural and religious beliefs
• My Staff Shop - access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings - providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers.

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We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team.

To enable you to bring your best we will ensure you are provided with any physical or non-physical adjustments to support your participation in the job application and interview process.

Agencies - Thank you for your interest in working with Saputo Dairy UK. We have a PSL who will be supporting us if needed. We do not pay fees or acknowledge any CV’s supplied to Saputo Dairy UK unless you have been briefed on the role by a member of the Talent Acquisition Team.

In the UK, Saputo is a producer of leading British food brands and value-added ingredients. We manufacture a range of cheeses, dairy spreads, and dairy-free products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands including Cathedral City, Clover, Country Life, Frylight and Wensleydale.