Harper May is excited to partner with a forward-thinking manufacturing company that is transforming the consumer durables sector. Known for their unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, they are seeking a talented Finance Analyst to join their growing team and help drive their ongoing success.

About the Role:As a Finance Analyst, you will play a key role in analysing financial data, preparing insightful reports, and providing actionable recommendations. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning, ensuring that strategic decisions are backed by sound financial insights. Your work will directly support the company’s continued growth and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and trend analysis, to provide actionable insights on business performance.
Prepare detailed financial reports and presentations for senior management, simplifying complex data and providing clear recommendations for decision-making.
Collaborate with various teams to develop annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial plans aligned with business goals.
Monitor market trends, consumer behaviour, and competitor performance, identifying both risks and opportunities to support strategic initiatives.
Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and decision support to key stakeholders, helping assess investment opportunities and optimise resource allocation.
Assist in improving financial processes, systems, and controls, contributing to enhanced accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.

Preferred Skills:

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or equivalent.
Previous experience as a Financial Analyst in a similar environment, ideally within manufacturing or consumer durables.
Advanced proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting techniques, and financial software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Tableau).
Expertise in Excel, with the ability to manage and analyse large datasets.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn complex financial data into clear insights.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
Detail-oriented, with a commitment to accuracy and integrity in financial reporting and analysis.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a market leader in the consumer durables sector at a time of significant growth and innovation. If you’re a proactive Finance Analyst with a passion for driving business success through data and insight, we’d love to hear from you.