A growing manufacturing business is seeking a Finance Analyst to support performance reporting, cost analysis, and financial planning across its operations.

This is a commercially focused role offering strong exposure to operational stakeholders and senior management.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Finance Analyst will play a key role in analysing production costs, monitoring margin performance, and supporting budgeting and forecasting processes.

The position requires strong analytical capability and the confidence to work closely with operational teams.

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  Support monthly management accounts with detailed variance analysis

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  Analyse production costs, labour efficiency, and overhead absorption

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  Monitor inventory movements, stock valuation, and cost of goods sold

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  Assist with budgeting and forecasting across manufacturing sites

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  Provide margin analysis and identify cost-saving opportunities

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  Maintain financial models and reporting tools

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  Support balance sheet reconciliations and month-end processes

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  Partner with operations to improve financial visibility and performance tracking

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  ACA, ACCA, or CIMA part-qualified or finalist

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  Experience within manufacturing, production, or a cost-focused environment

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  Strong understanding of cost accounting and inventory principles

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  Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability

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  Commercially minded with the ability to engage non-finance stakeholders

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  Detail-focused and comfortable working in a fast-paced setting