Operations Finance Analyst

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Operations Finance Analyst for its team in Chichester. This full-time role involves managing cost-of-sales reporting, performing gross margin analysis, and leading budgeting and forecasting initiatives. The ideal candidate should be a qualified accountant with robust financial analysis skills and advanced Excel capabilities. Join a dynamic team where your insights will directly impact operational strategy and profitability.

Benefits

5% bonus

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Qualified or recently qualified accountant with strong financial analysis skills.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial systems preferred.
• Detail-oriented communication for presenting complex data.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly cost-of-sales reporting and reconciliations.
• Provide detailed gross margin analysis for planning.
• Partner with leadership to review labour costs and variances.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting for operations.
• Deliver financial insights to improve profitability.

Skills

Financial analysis

Gross margin experience

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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.