Financial Analyst

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Lostwithiel
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
SALARY
£42,000 / year
CATEGORY
Finance & Accounting
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SKILLS

Variance Analysis Cost Analysis SAP Power BI Excel (Advanced) Financial Modeling Data Reconciliation Pricing Strategy

FULL DESCRIPTION

Financial Analyst

Location: On site, located near Lostwithiel or our new Head Office in Bodmin, some hybrid work where possible

Job Type: Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours

Salary: £40,000-42,000 depending on experience

Closing Date: 7th May 2026

Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform factor and variance analysis of sales and cost of goods sold
  • Develop cost calculations for new products, support pricing recommendations, and access profitability impact
  • Set up, maintain, and validate pricing master data in SAP
  • Reconcile milk volumes and calculate milk payments
  • Calculate stock mass balance and analyse stock losses
  • Create Power BI reports to deliver clear and actionable reporting
  • Participate in month-end closing activities, including reconciliations and supporting schedules

Qualifications & Skills

Qualifications & Experience

  • Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or similar discipline
  • 1-4 years of experience in a finance, commercial, or analytical role
  • Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, large data sets)
  • Experience with cost analysis, variance analysis, or margin analysis
  • Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
  • Ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies independently
  • Power BI or similar experience

Desirable:

  • Experience in manufacturing, food, dairy, or FMCG environments
  • Exposure to pricing calculations or commercial finance
  • Experience with stock reconciliations or mass balance calculations
  • Part‑qualified or studying towards ACCA / CIMA / ACA

Company Overview

With a 200-strong Cornish-based workforce, we are proud to be [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], producing high-quality dairy products. Our brand, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], represents the best of the county, both in people and the products we make. It’s a family, and we share those values in supporting one another to achieve success.

With a strong heritage of innovation and a deep commitment to quality, we work closely with over 40 local Cornish farmers to source the freshest milk for our clotted cream, yoghurts, butter, and high-protein desserts. We produce great-tasting, high-quality products loved by many in Cornwall, and are starting to make waves across the UK through increased distribution in major supermarkets.

Our ongoing investment in infrastructure, people, and partnerships is all about supporting a vibrant, future-focused UK dairy industry rooted in provenance, built on trust, and proud of where we come from.

What We Offer

  • A creative and collaborative work environment where your ideas are valued, and your contributions are recognised.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • A supportive team that is committed to achieving excellence and delivering outstanding results.
  • Competitive holiday allowance.
  • Free award-winning products, you’ll never run out of milk and clotted cream again.
  • Company events, including a company BBQ cooked by the senior team, throughout spring and summer.
  • Local discounted gym membership at Snap Fitness.
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