Junior Finance Analyst

An established manufacturing business in Leicester is looking to appoint a Junior Finance Analyst to join its growing finance team.

This role offers genuine development and progression
, particularly for someone interested in building a career in manufacturing finance, costing, and finance systems
.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance graduate or junior accountant who enjoys working with data, has a logical and analytical mindset, and is keen to grow into a more systems‑focused finance role over time.

Initially, you’ll support the day‑to‑day running of the finance function and assist during month end, while gradually gaining exposure to costing, BOM analysis, and finance systems
. As the role develops, you’ll play an increasing part in improving reporting, handling large data sets, and supporting finance system processes.

• Supporting the finance team with day‑to‑day accounting activities
• Assisting with monthly management accounts
  , including journals and reconciliations
• Supporting cost analysis, product costing and BOM‑related work
• Extracting, analysing and manipulating large data sets
• Presenting financial data in clear, structured and legible formats
• Supporting finance systems, reporting improvements and process efficiency initiatives
• Liaising with operations and production teams to understand cost drivers

• Finance, accounting or related degree, or equivalent junior finance experience
• Strong numerical skills with a clear interest in data and systems
• Good Excel skills (or the desire to develop advanced Excel capability)
• Exposure to costing or BOMs through study or early experience
• Interest in progressing within a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Organised, curious and keen to learn

• Competitive salary for the level, with progression opportunities
• Hybrid working pattern
• Exposure to manufacturing finance and cost accounting
• Genuine long‑term development into a more systems‑focused finance role
• Supportive finance team and strong learning environment