About us

At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world. By embracing an innovative culture of excellence, we pride ourselves on designing, manufacturing and servicing some of the world’s most transformative products. From life-saving medical technology and mission-critical defense solutions to sophisticated industrial automation, we’re proud to partner with our customers to bring their complex ideas to market.

Visit Plexus.com to learn more about our unwavering commitment to our vision.

Living Our Values

With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. Our values unite and guide us in everything that we do.

Our values include: Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success.

As part of our team, you’ll do impactful work within an inclusive environment where everyone works together to achieve extraordinary outcomes. You’ll be empowered to reach your full potential through managing your own personalised development plan and access to our learning and development programs.

Purpose Statement: Acts as a Finance Business Partner to provide financial leadership at a manufacturing site and drives financial performance improvement. Responsible for a variety of financial activities, including sales and margin forecasting, analysis of customer profitability, key balance sheet metrics and financial risk avoidance. The key job responsibilities remain consistent across all financial analyst job levels with higher levels characterized by increasing levels of customers, customer complexity and customer scope.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Strategic Business Partnering: Prepare and analyze financial reports, providing clear communication and actionable insights to site management and customer teams.

• Margin & Profitability Management: Use historical results and quoted margins to help establish financial goals. Proactively manage cost recovery, drive customer profitability, and challenge teams to mitigate risks and realize opportunities.

• Forecasting & Reporting: Lead the customer forecast process for your assigned accounts, including accurate monthly sales/margin forecasts and weekly updates.

• Contractual Oversight: Develop a thorough understanding of customer contracts and pricing models to ensure they are properly implemented, executed, and managed.

• Month-End Process: Support the month-end close process, collaborating with corporate accounting and site management to ensure results comply with corporate procedures, audit requirements, and internal controls.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• Degree: A minimum of an Associate’s Degree is required; a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration is preferred.

• Experience: 1–2 years of related financial experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

• Industry Context: Experience within an industry-led environment (Manufacturing, EMS, or FMCG) is a strong advantage.

• Systems: Proficiency in Excel or Google Workspace is required; experience with integrated financial systems (ERP) is strongly preferred.

• Operational Focus: A passion for operational finance (P&L savings, margin analysis) over purely technical accounting functions.

• Critical Thinking: A Continuous Improvement (CI) mindset with an interest in leveraging new technology (e.g., AI and automation) to streamline processes.

• Collaboration: Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, alongside excellent teamwork and communication skills.

What We Offer:

In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, this role is designed for a "high-potential" candidate looking for a long-term career step and growth within a expanding UK business. We offer:

• Work-Life Balance: A 50/50 hybrid working model and a 1:00 PM finish every Friday.

• Strategic Exposure: Direct daily interaction with senior site leadership and external customers, bridging the gap between site operations and finance.

• Growth Environment: The opportunity to join a growing business with significant expansion in high-tech market sectors, offering a defined trajectory to progress your career.

Your Rewards and Wellbeing

We believe in rewarding your contribution with a comprehensive package designed to support your life both inside and outside of work.

• Growth: Bespoke development plans and volunteer time off
• Health: Private medical insurance, Employee Assistance Program and vision care
• Wealth: Enhanced pension contributions, life assurance, and group income protection
• Lifestyle: Electric Vehicle and Cycle to Work schemes, plus 33 days of annual leave

Application Process

At Plexus, we don't look for culture fit, we look for culture add. We value the unique perspectives you bring and review every candidate holistically, balancing professional experience, education and individual journey.

Accessibility and Accommodations

As a Disability Confident employer, we recruit purely on the basis of skills and merit, ensuring an equitable process for everyone. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or special requirements. If you require support during the application process, please contact us at GHQ.TA@plexus.com with your contact information and a description of your needs.

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