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Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets.\nWe are a purpose driven organisation. Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to improve the quality of life. We deliver on that purpose through the products that we make, and the way that we make them.\nThe Thermal Ceramics division designs, manufactures and installs a broad range of thermal insulation products that significantly reduce energy consumption and emissions in a variety of high temperature processing applications. Our product offering is extensive and covers application needs from Industrial to Commercial markets.\nKey Figures: Revenue £1,100.7m (2024), ~8,000 employees, manufacturing in 20+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK. Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.\nResponsibilities\nFinancial Planning Analyst\nLocation: Augusta, Georgia (Onsite) or Burlington, ON (Onsite) At Morgan Advanced Materials, we help solve complex industrial challenges through advanced materials and engineering expertise. Our Thermal Ceramics business supports customers across a range of industries where performance, reliability, and efficiency matter.We're looking for an FP&A Analyst to support our Augusta manufacturing operation. This is a role for someone who enjoys getting close to the business, partnering with operational leaders, and turning numbers into practical insights that help drive better decisions.\nThe Role\nYou'll be the financial partner to our Augusta site, helping leadership understand what's happening across the operation and what it means for performance, profitability, and future planning.This isn't a role where you'll spend all day buried in spreadsheets (although there'll be plenty of those too). You'll work directly with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and site leadership to understand the drivers behind the numbers and help shape business decisions.What You'll Do\nSupport annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning activities\nAnalyze actual results against budget, forecast, and prior-year performance\nInvestigate financial variances and identify trends, risks, and opportunities\nDevelop financial models, scenario analyses, and business cases to support decision-making\nPartner with Operations and Supply Chain teams to understand manufacturing performance and cost drivers\nAnalyze labor, material, inventory, overhead, and production variances\nSupport standard costing activities and assess the financial impact of operational changes\nMonitor plant KPIs and translate operational performance into meaningful financial insights\nPrepare monthly reporting, dashboards, and management information packs\nSupport capital expenditure evaluations, including ROI and payback analysis\nIdentify opportunities for cost reduction, productivity improvement, and profitability enhancement\nProvide clear financial guidance to both finance and non-finance stakeholders\nDeliver ad hoc analysis that helps leaders make informed decisions, not just tick boxes\nQualifications\nAbout You\nBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline\n3+ years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, management accounting, or a similar finance role\nExperience supporting a manufacturing, industrial, or operational environment\nStrong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis\nProven ability to analyze financial and operational data and translate findings into actionable recommendations\nAdvanced Excel skills, including financial modelling, PivotTables, lookups, and data analysis\nStrong communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial information in plain English\nComfortable partnering with operational teams and site leadership\nOrganized, analytical, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively\nIt Would Be Great If You Also Have\nExperience supporting a manufacturing plant or multi-site operation\nKnowledge of standard costing, inventory, labor, material, and overhead analysis\nExperience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms\nExperience using Power BI or other reporting and business intelligence tools\nExposure to capital expenditure analysis and investment business cases\nCPA, CMA, MBA, or progress toward a professional finance qualification\nExperience supporting continuous improvement or cost reduction initiatives\nWhat You'll Get\nA highly visible role with direct access to site and business leadership\nThe opportunity to influence operational and financial decision-making\nExposure to manufacturing operations and strategic business initiatives\nA collaborative environment where Finance is a genuine business partner\nCompetitive salary and benefits package\nFull-time, onsite position based in Augusta, Georgia or Burlington, ON\nMorgan Advanced Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. 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