Finance Analyst

Harper May Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the UK is seeking a Finance Analyst to support strategic planning through financial analysis, reporting, and forecasting. The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with experience in the manufacturing sector and advanced Excel skills. This role involves collaborating with various departments to provide insights for key business decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience in a financial analyst role, ideally within manufacturing or consumer products.
• Collaborative, detail-oriented with the ability to work to tight deadlines in a dynamic setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed financial analysis, including variance and trend analysis.
• Prepare insightful reports and presentations for senior stakeholders.
• Support development of budgets, forecasts, and long-term planning models.
• Analyse market data to inform business strategy.
• Deliver ad-hoc analysis for investment opportunities.
• Recommend improvements to financial processes and systems.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Financial modelling

Forecasting capabilities

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Tableau

Job description

Overview

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