Finance Analyst

Harper May

  • Camden Town, North West London
  • £55,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 29 days ago
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 processesAnalyse sales performance, margins, and product profitability across channelsDeliver monthly reporting and variance analysis with clear commentaryAssist with pricing and promotional analysis to support commercial decision-makingMonitor key KPIs and prepare regular dashboards for senior stakeholdersPartner with operational teams to improve cost tracking and business performanceSupport the month-end process and contribute to board and investor reportingAssist with ad-hoc analysis for new product launches, channel growth, and international expansionCandidate Profile:Part-qualified or newly qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA, or equivalentExperience 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 setsCommercial mindset with the ability to turn data into actionable insightExcellent communication and presentation skillsOrganised, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

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