Harper May is delighted to partner with a forward-thinking manufacturing business that’s redefining quality and innovation in the consumer durables space. With a strong emphasis on design, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, the company is expanding rapidly and now seeks a talented Finance Analyst to join its growing finance function.
Role Overview:
As Finance Analyst, you’ll support strategic planning through detailed financial analysis, reporting, and forecasting. Collaborating across departments, you’ll deliver insights that shape key decisions, drive performance, and support long-term growth initiatives. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a high-impact finance team in a fast-evolving business.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct detailed financial analysis, including variance and trend analysis, to support commercial and operational decisions
* Prepare clear, insightful reports and presentations for senior stakeholders
* Support the development of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term planning models
* Analyse market data and competitor performance to inform business strategy
* Deliver ad-hoc analysis to evaluate investment opportunities and resource allocation
* Recommend improvements to financial processes, reporting standards, and systems
Key Requirements:
* ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or equivalent
* Previous experience in a financial analyst role, ideally within manufacturing or consumer products
* Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in financial systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Tableau)
* Strong financial modelling and forecasting capabilities
* Commercially minded with the ability to communicate complex information clearly
* Collaborative, detail-oriented, and capable of working to tight deadlines in a dynamic setting
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