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

Saputo Dairy UKs brands include the Nations favourite cheese brand Cathedral City plus other well-known butter & spreads (Clover Country Life Vitalite Utterly Butterly) functional ingredients and dairy-free products.

We are seeking a Finance Analyst to join our Commercial Finance team in Weybridge. This is a key role partnering with our Milk & Procurement and Trading teams to ensure accurate farmer payments milk cost forecasting and insightful reporting that supports strategic decision-making.

This role is based at our Weybridge office with the option to work from home up to one day per week subject to business need. Candidates must be able to work onsite a minimum of four days per week.

Work pattern: MondayFriday 37 hours per week.

YOULL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY

• Leading monthly milk cost reporting and variance analysis in line with financial timetables.

• Preparing payment reconciliations for 260 farms and resolving ad hoc queries with the Farm Business Centre.

• Reviewing and improving financial systems and controls to enhance efficiency and compliance.

• Supporting milk contract updates and ensuring accurate farmer payments via MAPS.

• Managing invoicing for milk sales and producing month-end journals and forecast reports.

• Delivering balance sheet reconciliations for milk creditors and haulage.

• Ensuring timely completion of all accounting deadlines and maintaining robust financial controls.

• Partnering with the Trading team on dairy commodity reporting and forecasting.

• Owning Power BI dashboard development for Milk Procurement.

• Providing support and cover for the Senior Procurement Analyst.

YOURE BEST SUITED FOR THE ROLE IF YOU ARE

• Commercially aware with a strong understanding of business challenges.

• Skilled at building and managing relationships across teams.

• Numerically strong and confident in challenging data for accuracy.

• Advanced in Excel (pivot tables formulas data manipulation).

• Able to prioritise workload and focus on high-value objectives.

• Comfortable presenting financial insights to non-financial stakeholders.

• A confident communicator who can influence at all levels.

WE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING YOU WITH

• Bonus scheme paid quarterly

• Hybrid working approach minimum 4 days in office subject to business needs
• Opportunities for progression within the UK and overseas

• Autonomous and 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.

For additional information on our benefits please go to 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.

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.