Finance Analyst

Harper May is excited to partner with a forward-thinking manufacturing company that is transforming the consumer durables sector. Known for their unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, they are seeking a talented Finance Analyst to join their growing team and help drive their ongoing success.

About the Role:
As a Finance Analyst, you will play a key role in analysing financial data, preparing insightful reports, and providing actionable recommendations. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning, ensuring that strategic decisions are backed by sound financial insights. Your work will directly support the company’s continued growth and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and trend analysis, to provide actionable insights on business performance.
• Prepare detailed financial reports and presentations for senior management, simplifying complex data and providing clear recommendations for decision-making.
• Collaborate with various teams to develop annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial plans aligned with business goals.
• Monitor market trends, consumer behaviour, and competitor performance, identifying both risks and opportunities to support strategic initiatives.
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and decision support to key stakeholders, helping assess investment opportunities and optimise resource allocation.
• Assist in improving financial processes, systems, and controls, contributing to enhanced accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.

Preferred Skills:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or equivalent.
• Previous experience as a Financial Analyst in a similar environment, ideally within manufacturing or consumer durables.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting techniques, and financial software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Tableau).
• Expertise in Excel, with the ability to manage and analyse large datasets.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn complex financial data into clear insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Detail-oriented, with a commitment to accuracy and integrity in financial reporting and analysis.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a market leader in the consumer durables sector at a time of significant growth and innovation. If you’re a proactive Finance Analyst with a passion for driving business success through data and insight, we’d love to hear from you.