Financial Analyst

Operational Finance Analyst – Food Manufacturing & Retail 3-Month Contract | Camberley (Hybrid) £250–£300 per day (Inside IR35) We’re working with a well-known food manufacturing and retail business, recognised for its high-quality products and strong consumer brand. The company operates a complex, fast-paced operation across logistics, manufacturing, sales, and commercial functions and is looking for an experienced Operational Finance Analyst to support performance analysis and financial insight during a busy trading period. This is a hands-on role requiring advanced Excel skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to turn operational data into meaningful insight. You’ll play a key part in supporting both the operational and FP&A teams to drive accuracy, efficiency, and financial understanding across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, manipulate, and analyse large datasets across logistics, manufacturing, sales, and commercial teams
• Build and maintain Excel-based reports to identify variances, discrepancies, and performance trends
• Partner with operational stakeholders to explain results, highlight key spend areas, and support decision-making
• Support the FP&A team with ad-hoc analysis, data integrity, and performance tracking
• Contribute to the development and improvement of financial reporting processes
• Identify and implement process improvements and streamlining opportunities across operational finance workflows

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Finance Analyst or Operational Finance professional within FMCG, retail, or manufacturing
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, SUMIFS, data modelling) and strong data manipulation ability
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Confident communicator, able to explain complex data to non-finance stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working with large datasets and multiple systems
• Available immediately

Why Join? This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading brand within the food and beverage sector, contributing directly to operational and financial performance. You’ll gain exposure to all areas of the business from manufacturing and logistics to sales and commercial while driving value through accurate, insightful analysis. Apply Now: If you’re a commercially minded Finance Analyst with strong Excel and operational reporting skills, and available to start immediately, we’d love to hear from you.