Finance Analyst

Harper May is working with a well-established consumer durables manufacturer with a strong UK presence and growing international operations. The business is privately owned and has expanded steadily over the past five years, with particular momentum in new product lines and market penetration. Following a recent restructuring of the finance function, they are now seeking to strengthen their analytical capacity to support sharper commercial decision-making across the group.

The Role
Reporting to the Finance Business Partner, this Finance Analyst will support financial planning, commercial reporting, and cost management across manufacturing and distribution operations. You will work closely with supply chain, sales, and operations teams to translate their needs into clear financial insight. The role offers genuine exposure to senior stakeholders and the chance to influence how the business manages its cash and margin.

• Prepare monthly financial summaries and variance commentary for the leadership team
• Analyse product-line profitability and contribution margins across the portfolio
• Support development and maintenance of rolling financial forecasts
• Work with procurement and operations on cost reduction initiatives and supplier performance
• Track working capital metrics, including receivables, payables, and inventory days
• Build and maintain core financial models used for scenario planning
• Assist with month-end and year-end close procedures and reconciliations

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA-qualified or part-qualified
• Previous experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or retail business
• Comfort with P&L analysis, cost structures, and working capital management
• Proficiency in Excel and financial systems; SAP or NetSuite experience a plus
• Ability to explain numbers clearly to non-finance colleagues
• Organised, proactive, and comfortable juggling competing priorities