Commercial Finance Analyst – Manufacturing

Company: Alexander Steele Recruitment
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Are you a part-qualified finance professional looking to step into a commercially focused role within a growing manufacturing environment?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic business where you’ll play a key role in supporting financial performance and decision-making across the site.

The Opportunity

You’ll join a collaborative finance team, working closely with senior stakeholders to deliver accurate reporting, insightful analysis, and continuous process improvements. This is a hands-on position offering strong exposure to the wider business, with real influence on operational and financial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the production of monthly and year-end financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
  • Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts and liaise with external auditors and advisors
  • Contribute to the completion and submission of VAT returns
  • Analyse financial performance against budgets and forecasts, highlighting trends and recommending improvements
  • Work across departments to identify opportunities for efficiencies and enhanced financial processes
  • Maintain accurate financial records, including stock and production-related accounting

About You

  • Part-qualified ACCA or CIMA, with a solid grounding in finance
  • Strong Excel capability, with experience handling and interpreting complex data sets
  • Understanding of end-to-end finance processes, including transactional and reporting elements
  • Experience using ERP or finance systems, ideally within a manufacturing or product-based environment
  • Commercially minded, with the ability to translate data into meaningful business insight
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and keen to continuously improve processes

What’s on Offer

  • A salary of £40,000 – £50,000 depending on experience
  • A varied role with real ownership and exposure across the business
  • Opportunities to develop both technically and commercially as you continue your studies
  • A supportive environment with strong collaboration across teams

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build on their finance experience within a fast-paced and evolving manufacturing setting.

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Posted: April 5th, 2026