<p data-end="574" data-start="246">Robert Half is recruiting on behalf of a market-leading UK manufacturing business operating in the sustainable building and ventilation space. With a strong focus on innovation, energy efficiency and long-term growth, this organisation offers an excellent environment for someone looking to build a career in commercial finance.</p><p data-end="750" data-start="576">Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Finance Analyst who could be entry level (graduate or early career) or someone with some commercial or FP&amp;A experience.</p><p data-start="752" data-end="1039"><strong>The role</strong><br data-start="760" / data-end="763"> This is a broad, commercially focused role offering exposure to budgeting, forecasting, reporting and performance analysis within a multi-site UK business. You'll work closely with non-finance stakeholders, helping to turn data into insight and support better decision-making.</p><p data-start="1041" data-end="1195">It's an ideal opportunity for someone who is bright, analytically curious and passionate about numbers, with clear progression and study support on offer.</p><p data-end="1219" data-start="1197"><strong>Key responsibilities</strong></p><ul data-end="1750" data-start="1220"><li data-start="1220" data-end="1287"><p data-start="1222" data-end="1287">Support budgeting, forecasting, reporting and variance analysis</p></li><li data-start="1288" data-end="1363"><p data-end="1363" data-start="1290">Assist with preparation and analysis of KPIs and management information</p></li><li data-start="1364" data-end="1443"><p data-start="1366" data-end="1443">Identify trends, risks and opportunities to improve performance and margins</p></li><li data-start="1444" data-end="1503"><p data-end="1503" data-start="1446">Support working capital and cost efficiency initiatives</p></li><li data-end="1539" data-start="1504"><p data-end="1539" data-start="1506">Assist with month-end processes</p></li><li data-start="1540" data-end="1598"><p data-end="1598" data-start="1542">Help track and report on business improvement projects</p></li><li data-end="1674" data-start="1599"><p data-start="1601" data-end="1674">Provide ad-hoc analysis to support commercial and operational decisions</p></li><li data-start="1675" data-end="1750"><p data-end="1750" data-start="1677">Contribute to continuous improvement of systems, controls and processes</p></li></ul><p data-end="1763" data-start="1752"><strong>About you</strong></p><ul data-start="1764" data-end="2286"><li data-start="1764" data-end="1844"><p data-end="1844" data-start="1766">Degree educated (Finance, Accounting, Economics, Maths or similar preferred)</p></li><li data-start="1845" data-end="2012"><p data-end="2012" data-start="1847">Either entry level or graduate with strong analytical skills and a passion for numbers, or some experience in commercial finance, FP&amp;A or a similar analytical role</p></li><li data-end="2068" data-start="2013"><p data-end="2068" data-start="2015">Studying or keen to study towards ACCA, ACA or CIMA</p></li><li data-end="2153" data-start="2069"><p data-start="2071" data-end="2153">Strong Excel skills; exposure to ERP or BI tools is beneficial but not essential</p></li><li data-start="2154" data-end="2207"><p data-end="2207" data-start="2156">Commercially curious, proactive and keen to learn</p></li><li data-start="2208" data-end="2286"><p data-start="2210" data-end="2286">Confident communicator, able to work with stakeholders at different levels</p></li></ul><p data-end="2359" data-start="2288">Manufacturing or multi-site exposure is advantageous but not essential.</p><p data-end="2378" data-start="2361"><strong>What's on offer</strong></p><ul data-start="2379" data-end="2726"><li data-end="2434" data-start="2379"><p data-end="2434" data-start="2381">Salary of £28,000 - £40,000 depending on experience</p></li><li data-end="2505" data-start="2435"><p data-start="2437" data-end="2505">Full study support towards a professional accounting qualification</p></li><li data-start="2506" data-end="2544"><p data-end="2544" data-start="2508">25 days holiday plus bank holidays</p></li><li data-start="2545" data-end="2563"><p data-end="2563" data-start="2547">Pension scheme</p></li><li data-end="2608" data-start="2564"><p data-end="2608" data-start="2566">Employee well-being and discount benefits</p></li><li data-end="2671" data-start="2609"><p data-start="2611" data-end="2671">Ongoing training, development and clear career progression</p></li><li data-end="2726" data-start="2672"><p data-start="2674" data-end="2726">Collaborative, supportive finance team environment</p></li></ul><p data-end="2986" data-start="2728"><strong>Why apply?</strong><br data-end="2741" data-start="2738" /> This is a strong opportunity to join a commercially focused finance team where you'll gain hands-on experience, real exposure to the business, and a clear pathway for development - whether you're starting out or taking your next step in finance.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. 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