Finance Analyst - Technical

Job Introduction

Tarmac is the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business. Our innovative products and solutions not only deliver the infrastructure needed to grow the UK economy today, but also help to create a more sustainable built environment for the country’s long-term future.

We are currently seeking a Finance Analyst – Technical to join our National Finance team. This role can be based anywhere in the UK.

This role is key to enabling Tarmac to fully leverage its technical and product assets to drive profitability, and one where you will work closely with technical and commercial teams across our materials business to support them in driving commercial best practice.

You will provide analysis to support decision making by providing KPIs around materials pricing and usage and monitor most economic source of supply and inventory pipelines, whilst reporting on any variances. In addition to this, you will work closely with both our internal and external auditors to ensure compliance and accuracy of information.

Role Responsibility

• Support the Regional finance teams through analysis of operational and technical performance to deliver cost reduction, improved efficiency and delivery of operating results
• Support the Regional teams in the measurement and reporting of KPIs to support the commercial and operational strategies (including material, price and usage variances, waste, RAP and materials usage v theoretical standards)
• Provide timely and accurate standardised reporting across the Regions businesses on operational performance including Most Economic Source of Supply (MESS), and Material Stock, usage and price variances in Aggregates, Asphalt and Readymix
• Preparation of SOx controls in relation to raw materials at a national and regional business level
• Provide specialist support to the Regional technical, operational and finance teams in the updating, management and maintenance of the finance and technical systems
• Support the local execution of excellence and continuous improvement programmes and the standardisation / sharing of best practice across the Region and Nationally
• Ensure compliance to group policies, processes, procedures and maintain tools to ensure effectiveness, efficiency and compliance with SOx requirements

The Ideal Candidate

• Analytical or accounting experience gained within a large multi-site, construction or manufacturing business
• Proven track record of delivering key controls information, and contributing to action/improvement plans
• Knowledge of modelling or reporting tools i.e. SAP/Excel
• Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to build relationships and networks
• Excellent reporting and communication skills

Why Us

We offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits, including:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities including: BAME; LGBTQ+; Working Parents
• Training and development opportunities

Tarmac is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. 

Tarmac Trading Limited