About the Role
<section class="text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&:has([data-writing-block])>*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-(--header-height)" dir="auto" data-turn-id="b8ecb50c-eb94-4bc6-bb8d-2281c598fe68" data-testid="conversation-turn-11" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn="user"></section><section class="text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&:has([data-writing-block])>*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id="request-69cbac3e-c504-8326-a007-1dadf94e3893-2" data-testid="conversation-turn-12" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn="assistant"><div class="text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)"><div class="[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn"><div class="flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow"><div class="min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&]:mt-1" dir="auto" tabindex="0" data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id="d1ee19e5-2c01-48a6-b03a-866e5710fe9f" data-message-model-slug="gpt-5-3" data-turn-start-message="true"><div class="flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden"><div class="markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling"><p data-start="0" data-end="287">Are you an experienced finance professional who enjoys turning data into meaningful insight? This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong analytical skills and a commercial mindset to step into a <strong data-start="207" data-end="226">Finance Analyst</strong> position within a well-established manufacturing business.</p><p data-start="289" data-end="488">This role would suit someone with experience in a fast-paced finance or commercial environment who enjoys partnering with operational teams, influencing decisions, and driving business performance.</p><h3 data-section-id="71vv7y" data-start="490" data-end="524">A little bit about the role:</h3><ul data-start="525" data-end="1346"><li data-section-id="154yxrv" data-start="525" data-end="614">Produce weekly and monthly financial reports across commercial and operational areas.</li><li data-section-id="xqhrui" data-start="615" data-end="710">Analyse costs, variances, profitability, and performance trends to support decision-making.</li><li data-section-id="kfq1aj" data-start="711" data-end="795">Provide pricing analysis and financial modelling to support commercial activity.</li><li data-section-id="16a824c" data-start="796" data-end="894">Work closely with production teams to understand labour, material, and efficiency performance.</li><li data-section-id="1eyn8s6" data-start="895" data-end="965">Support month-end reporting including P&L analysis and commentary.</li><li data-section-id="8wueug" data-start="966" data-end="1033">Assist with quarterly forecasts and annual budgeting processes.</li><li data-section-id="1wo7gji" data-start="1034" data-end="1105">Monitor inventory performance, stock movements, and stock accuracy.</li><li data-section-id="7sr4do" data-start="1106" data-end="1178">Support capital expenditure reporting, approvals, and spend control.</li><li data-section-id="1eh82p1" data-start="1179" data-end="1267">Deliver ad-hoc analysis and recommendations to improve profitability and efficiency.</li><li data-section-id="x0unzk" data-start="1268" data-end="1346">Help improve financial controls, reporting processes, and system accuracy.</li></ul><h3 data-section-id="xnkuk" data-start="1348" data-end="1370">Ideal Candidate:</h3><ul data-start="1371" data-end="1990"><li data-section-id="5jl1e3" data-start="1371" data-end="1436">Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail.</li><li data-section-id="26m4iv" data-start="1437" data-end="1531">Previous experience in a Finance Analyst, Management Accounts, or commercial finance role.</li><li data-section-id="1afbrc4" data-start="1532" data-end="1616">Comfortable working with large data sets and interpreting financial information.</li><li data-section-id="18oa1cp" data-start="1617" data-end="1688">Strong Excel skills including pivot tables, lookups, and modelling.</li><li data-section-id="1bzxq37" data-start="1689" data-end="1757">Able to communicate confidently with non-financial stakeholders.</li><li data-section-id="14enrqf" data-start="1758" data-end="1829">Organised and able to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li><li data-section-id="wwa3kd" data-start="1830" data-end="1911">Experience within manufacturing, operations, or industrial sectors desirable.</li><li data-section-id="12dddt9" data-start="1912" data-end="1990">Studying towards or qualified in CIMA, ACCA, or ACA would be advantageous.</li></ul><h3 data-section-id="19pdq7y" data-start="1992" data-end="2019">What’s in it for you:</h3><ul data-start="2020" data-end="2310"><li data-section-id="1rtdk3f" data-start="2020" data-end="2092">Opportunity to join a successful and growing manufacturing business.</li><li data-section-id="rbq4xf" data-start="2093" data-end="2148">Supportive team environment with strong leadership.</li><li data-section-id="yutyxb" data-start="2149" data-end="2208">Clear career progression and development opportunities.</li><li data-section-id="a7h8xk" data-start="2209" data-end="2265">Exposure to both operational and commercial finance.</li><li data-section-id="bv43k0" data-start="2266" data-end="2310">Competitive salary and benefits package.</li></ul><p data-start="2312" data-end="2513">If you are interested in this <strong data-start="2342" data-end="2361">Finance Analyst</strong> role and feel you have the necessary skills and experience, we would love to hear from you! Please apply today to be considered for this opportunity.</p><p data-start="2515" data-end="2579"><strong data-start="2515" data-end="2577">Finance Analyst | Stoke-on-Trent | Manufacturing & Finance</strong></p><p data-start="2581" data-end="2689" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Appointments Personnel who are acting as an employment agency.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></section>