Finance Analyst in Covent Garden - Harper May Ltd

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.

• Support monthly management accounts with detailed variance analysis

• Analyse production costs, labour efficiency, and overhead absorption

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

• Assist with budgeting and forecasting across manufacturing sites

• Provide margin analysis and identify cost-saving opportunities

• Maintain financial models and reporting tools

• Support balance sheet reconciliations and month-end processes

• Partner with operations to improve financial visibility and performance tracking

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA part-qualified or finalist

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

• Strong understanding of cost accounting and inventory principles

• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability

• Commercially minded with the ability to engage non-finance stakeholders

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