Finance Analyst

Are you an experienced finance professional who enjoys turning data into meaningful insight? This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong analytical skills and a commercial mindset to step into a Finance Analyst position within a well-established manufacturing business.

This role would suit someone with experience in a fast-paced finance or commercial environment who enjoys partnering with operational teams, influencing decisions, and driving business performance.

A little bit about the role:

• Produce weekly and monthly financial reports across commercial and operational areas.
• Analyse costs, variances, profitability, and performance trends to support decision-making.
• Provide pricing analysis and financial modelling to support commercial activity.
• Work closely with production teams to understand labour, material, and efficiency performance.
• Support month-end reporting including P&L analysis and commentary.
• Assist with quarterly forecasts and annual budgeting processes.
• Monitor inventory performance, stock movements, and stock accuracy.
• Support capital expenditure reporting, approvals, and spend control.
• Deliver ad-hoc analysis and recommendations to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Help improve financial controls, reporting processes, and system accuracy.

Ideal Candidate:

• Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail.
• Previous experience in a Finance Analyst, Management Accounts, or commercial finance role.
• Comfortable working with large data sets and interpreting financial information.
• Strong Excel skills including pivot tables, lookups, and modelling.
• Able to communicate confidently with non-financial stakeholders.
• Organised and able to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience within manufacturing, operations, or industrial sectors desirable.
• Studying towards or qualified in CIMA, ACCA, or ACA would be advantageous.

What’s in it for you:

• Opportunity to join a successful and growing manufacturing business.
• Supportive team environment with strong leadership.
• Clear career progression and development opportunities.
• Exposure to both operational and commercial finance.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are interested in this Finance Analyst role and feel you have the necessary skills and experience, we would love to hear from you! Please apply today to be considered for this opportunity.

Finance Analyst | Stoke-on-Trent | Manufacturing & Finance

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Appointments Personnel who are acting as an employment agency.