Business Analyst

Hulamin is looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Business Analyst to join the Finance Business Partner department. This position is based in Hulamin Rolled Products. 6 month fixed-term contract. Duties & Responsibilities Gather and analyze financial and operational data on manufacturing processes, administration costs, logistics and revenue Implement (and/or design as necessary) new processes to analyze production costs, actual versus benchmark. Maintain and enhance the product costing methodology. Set up and manage budgets (including challenging amounts and assumptions) and monitor spending. Ensure that there's accountability - set up best practices across all areas. Lead monthly meetings with each area and assist budget holders with queries. Liaise with budget holders with regards to estimates and other changes, Ensure major variances are investigated and support appropriate corrective actions to get back on track. Measure and track progress on cost reduction programs and verify savings by working closely with departments. Develop, maintain and enhance the budgeting and forecasting tools to optimise the process. Perform monthly re-forecasting of costs based on the latest view of model inputs, with model revisions aligned with actual trends. Suggest cost-reducing or profitable solutions. Prepare dashboards and present financial outcomes. Complete monthly cost variance explanations/commentary as part of monthly close activities, and thereby ensure the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of the cost accounting numbers. Perform other related duties, as assigned.