Operations Finance Analyst

Henderson Brown Recruitment; Bosham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks an Operations Finance Analyst to enhance cost-of-sales reporting and gross margin analysis. This hybrid role offers the chance to work closely with operational leaders and contribute to strategic financial decisions in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should be qualified accountants with advanced Excel skills and a background in FMCG or agriculture.

Benefits

5% bonus

Benefits package

Opportunity for professional growth

Qualifications

• Strong financial analysis skills with gross margin experience.
• Advanced Excel capabilities.
• Ability to present complex data clearly.
• Experience in FMCG, food production, or agriculture is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly cost-of-sales reporting and reconciliations.
• Provide detailed gross margin analysis to support budgeting.
• Review labour costs and pre-crop expenses.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting for operational efficiency.
• Deliver ad-hoc financial insights for profitability.

Skills

Financial analysis

Gross margin analysis

Advanced Excel skills

Detail-focused communication

Education

Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Job description

Overview

Operations Finance Analyst - Permanent

Location: Chichester

Salary: 45,000- 50,000 plus 5% bonus and benefits

Working Hours: Full-time, hybrid working (blend of office and remote)

Are you a detail-driven finance professional who thrives on turning complex operational data into actionable insights? We're seeking an Operations Finance Analyst to partner with our UK Operations team, providing accurate cost-of-sales reporting, insightful gross margin analysis, and robust budgeting and forecasting to drive informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage monthly cost-of-sales reporting, journals, and balance sheet reconciliations for stock, plant purchases, and utilities.
• Provide detailed gross margin analysis by crop and variety, supporting scenario planning and crop budgets.
• Partner with operations leadership to review labour costs, pre-crop expenses, and variances against budget and forecast.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting for energy usage, plant payments, and packhouse operations.
• Deliver ad-hoc financial insights to improve efficiency and profitability.

About You

• Qualified or recently qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent) with strong financial analysis, particularly gross margin experience.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Microsoft Business Central or similar systems preferred.
• Detail-focused communicator able to present complex data clearly.
• Background in FMCG, food production, or agriculture is desirable.

Why Apply

This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your analysis and insight will directly influence operational strategy and profitability. You'll gain exposure to senior stakeholders, contribute to key business decisions, and develop your career within a supportive finance team offering autonomy, challenge, and professional growth.

If you're ready to combine your financial expertise with operational impact, we'd love to hear from you.