Job Title: Finance Analyst
Work Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
About the Company:
IPS Adhesives is a global supplier of adhesive and related solutions to a wide variety of markets. The role covers operations for three brands, Scigrip for Structural Adhesives, Integra for Surfacing Adhesives and Unika covering kitchen products. The business is focused on solving problems and delivering value to our customers through great people, class leading adhesive technologies, and innovative and flexible packaging and service offerings.
Job Summary
The Finance Analyst plays a critical role in delivering accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting to support operational and strategic decision-making. The position is responsible for preparing comprehensive monthly management accounts, supported by meaningful analysis and clear commentary to provide management with actionable insights.
The role also supports the month-end and year-end close processes, including the preparation and posting of journals, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations. In addition, the Management Accountant ensures compliance with relevant accounting standards and maintains strong adherence to internal control policies and financial governance procedures.
Role Accountabilities, Expectations, and Responsibilities:
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts in line with reporting deadlines
- Deliver detailed variance analysis with clear, value-added commentary on financial performance
- Support operational and strategic decision-making through robust financial analysis and reporting
- Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including journal postings, accruals, and prepayments
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and promptly investigate and resolve reconciling items
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and internal financial policies
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls and financial governance procedures
- Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns in accordance with regulatory requirements
- Assist with the preparation and review of monthly payroll
- Support annual budgeting processes and periodic financial forecasting activities
The duties and responsibilities highlighted in this job description are indicative and may vary over time. Post holders are expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level and extent of the post.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
- 2-3 years of accounting experience ideally in audit or manufacturing environments
- Hands-on experience with management account preparation
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar)
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Working towards a professional qualification, AAT/CIMA
