Finance Analyst

Harper May Ltd; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking manufacturing business in the UK is seeking a talented Finance Analyst to join its growing finance team. You will conduct detailed financial analysis, prepare insightful reports, and support strategic planning initiatives. Ideal candidates will have ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualifications, advanced Excel skills, and previous experience in a related role. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for impact and growth.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a financial analyst role, ideally within manufacturing or consumer products.
• Strong financial modelling and forecasting capabilities.
• Commercially minded with the ability to communicate complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed financial analysis to support commercial and operational decisions.
• Prepare insightful reports and presentations for senior stakeholders.
• Support the development of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Financial modelling

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Collaborative

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