Finance Analyst

We’re working with a successful and growing manufacturing business based in Halifax that is looking to appoint an experienced Finance Analyst to support financial analysis, reporting and business performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for an analytical and commercially minded finance professional to work closely with operational teams and senior management, providing valuable financial insights, analysing business performance, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement, and supporting effective decision-making across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare accurate and timely financial reports in accordance with Group policies and accounting standards.
Analyse financial performance, trends and variances, identifying opportunities for improvement and challenging overhead expenditure.
Produce monthly margin analysis, sales reports and management accounts for senior management review.
Prepare management information and financial insights to support informed business and commercial decision-making.
Support commercial activities, including customer tenders and financial analysis.
Develop and manage annual budgets, rolling budgets and financial forecasts.
Monitor performance against budgets, investigate variances and provide explanations and recommendations.
Oversee working capital management, including stock forecasting, stock control and cash flow forecasting.
Lead regular stock meetings and coordinate the annual stocktake.
Oversee month-end accounting processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments and depreciation.
Maintain and control the fixed asset register.

The Ideal Candidate

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, part-qualified or QBE.
Experience in management or commercial accounting, ideally within manufacturing.

If you're an ambitious and commercially minded finance professional looking for your next opportunity within a successful manufacturing business in Halifax, this could be an excellent role.

You'll have the opportunity to work closely with senior management and operational teams, using your financial expertise to drive cost efficiencies, improve margins and support key business decisions. With a broad remit and real scope to influence performance, this role offers the chance to make a tangible impact on the continued success and growth of the business.

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Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed