Optimisation Finance Analyst - Operations 

Job Introduction

At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters.  We want to get to know you.  If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.  

We are currently looking for an Optimisation Finance Analyst - Operations to join our friendly team based at Portland House in Solihull.

Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Role Responsibility

The Optimisation Analyst – Operations will support the successful implementation and delivery of the Operations workstream of the Business Optimisation Programme. This will include the creation, provision and ongoing validation of reporting on key Operations focused business initiatives to enhance Tarmac’s financial performance over the next three years. Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager – Business Optimisation and as part of the wider Optimisation team the role will drive improved business performance by:

• Establishing and lead on the ongoing development and reporting of key operations initiatives, linking KPIs and performance metrics to financial performance through robust and defined methodologies on items including;
• Controllable Cost per tonne reduction / savings
• Energy and Fuel consumption efficiencies
• Materials wastage reduction, Complaints
• Stock reduction & inventory management
• Delivery of cost reduction through National and Regional Action Plans
• To build effective partner relationships and provide specialist support to the Operational Excellence team on the impact and influence of strategic decision making on Optimisation delivery; identifying risks and opportunities to targeted performance improvement, and highlighting for recognition areas of best practice and underperformance
• To support the National and Regional finance teams and Operational Directors in the understanding of performance against initiatives and benchmarking of KPIs
• Contribute to Operational Forecasting led by the National Finance team
• Provide initiative focused self help reporting and analysis tools through Excel, SAP/BW and SAP Analytics to support the delivery of revenue and margin enhancement
• Responsible for rigorous financial validation and governance to ensure full integrity and accuracy of all Operational KPIs, benefits and reporting
• Ensure compliance to group policies, processes, procedures and maintain too

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

Experience

• Demonstrable finance background with relevant technical skills and analytical / accounting experience in large multi site, construction or manufacturing businesses
• Part-Qualified or Qualified accountant desirable, either formally or through experience

Skills

• High proficiency and knowledge of analytical modelling skills and techniques, utilising Excel, SAP/BW, SAP Analytics, Access/SQL and Anaplan
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to build and develop relationships and networks
• A proven track record of delivery of key control information and contribution to improvement action plans
• Ability to work under pressure 

Why Us

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

Some of the range of benefits on offer to employees include:

• 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.
• Training and development opportunities

Interested? Why not click here to find out more?  Go on… are you ready to build your future?

 At Tarmac we are passionate that our workforce reflects the communities where we operate. Our ambition is that everyone regardless of level, role, or background will enjoy an environment of respect, inclusion and belonging. We actively remove barriers to ensure everyone is supported and can reach their potential with us. We take active steps to encourage people from a broad range of backgrounds to apply for jobs at Tarmac as we believe a diverse, inclusive company will enable everyone to thrive. We are a disability confident employer and will make reasonable adjustments as required. We are committed to support part-time and flexible working and believe getting the balance right is critical to personal and professional success.

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