Business Finance Analyst

Business Finance Analyst

Croda is a FTSE100 organisationwhere we truly believe our people are our difference and this along with ourvalues of Innovative Responsible and Together create our Purpose Smart scienceto improve lives. With over 5000 employees globally we specialise in theresearch and development of innovative ingredients for the Life Science andConsumer Care markets.

We are focused on developing our inclusiveculture through accountability collaboration and innovation. By joining Crodayou will be part of a team who are using smart science to create a moresustainable future.

As we deliver our ambitious2030 Growth Strategy were looking for a Business Finance role will support the Commercial Business Finance team in delivering high-quality financial insight reporting and analysis to enable informed business decision-making. You will play a key role in helping the business understand performance drivers through the delivery of robust reporting and analysis supporting financial planning performance reviews and commercial decision-making.

This role is suited to a part-qualified or newly qualified finance professional looking to develop within a commercially focused finance environment and build a career in business partnering.

Who Were Looking For:

You will bring:

• Part-qualified or newly qualified finance professional (e.g. CIMA ACCA ACA or equivalent).
• A commercially minded approach with curiosity and a desire to understand business performance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data and translate it into clear business insight.
• Experience of financial reporting KPI analysis budgeting forecasting or variance analysis.
• Strong Excel and Powerpoint skills with confidence working with large datasets (experience or interest in GenAI would be beneficial).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• A proactive and organised approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• A collaborative mindset with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Support the preparation and delivery of month-end reporting and financial performance analysis
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes through analysis reporting and financial insight.
• Carry out variance analysis identifying trends risks and opportunities against budgets forecasts and prior performance.
• Translate financial analysis into meaningful insights to support business and operational leaders
• Support continuous improvement in financial reporting analysis and business processes
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across the business.
• Respond to internal data and reporting requests across the business.

What WeOffer:

The successfulcandidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Defined benefit pension scheme
  
• 25 days paid holiday allowance (plus bank holidays)
  
• Private medical insurance
  
• Free lunch in on-site restaurant
  
• Access to share plans
  
• Generous parental leave
  
• Retail platform benefits
  
• Free car parking on Croda sites
  
• Flexible working arrangements
  

Inaddition to the benefits above employees also have access to a salarysacrifice car scheme* after 6 months with the company Cycle to Work scheme*Health Cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme in addition access to numberof health and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year. *Please note salarycriteria is applicable for this benefit.

Additional Information

If you requireany reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issueswith our online application process please email


Why Croda

At Croda we believe our people areour difference. We are people-led driven by the desire to do good and delivervalue a unifying principle shaped by all the great people that havetravelled through Croda since our beginning in 1925. We pride ourselves on bringing togetherdiverse teams and talents from across the globe and guided by our values ofResponsible Innovative and Together we are passionate about building aninclusive collaborative and diverse organisation with innovation and customerfocus underpinning all that we do.


Croda is anequal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications fromsuitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex race disabilityage sexual orientation marriage or civil partnership pregnancy or maternityreligion or belief.

Required Experience:

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