Finance Analyst

Harper May is partnering with a fast-growing cosmetics brand renowned for its trend-driven products and strong multi-channel presence. With continued expansion across retail and e-commerce, the business is seeking a Finance Analyst to join their commercial finance team and provide critical insight to support performance and strategic planning.

Role Overview:
The Finance Analyst will play a key role in delivering high-quality financial analysis, reporting, and forecasting. This is a hands-on opportunity to work in a dynamic, product-led environment, partnering with teams across sales, marketing, and operations to drive growth and profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes

• Analyse sales performance, margins, and product profitability across channels

• Deliver monthly reporting and variance analysis with clear commentary

• Assist with pricing and promotional analysis to support commercial decision-making

• Monitor key KPIs and prepare regular dashboards for senior stakeholders

• Partner with operational teams to improve cost tracking and business performance

• Support the month-end process and contribute to board and investor reporting

• Assist with ad-hoc analysis for new product launches, channel growth, and international expansion

Candidate Profile:

• Part-qualified or newly qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA, or equivalent

• Experience in a finance or analytical role within a product-based business (cosmetics, retail, FMCG or similar)

• Strong Excel skills and confident working with large data sets

• Commercial mindset with the ability to turn data into actionable insight

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment