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