Junior Anaylst Location: Plymouth Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 Excellent Benefits Company: Leading Maritime & Engineering Business Career Opportunity A leading Maritime business in Plymouth is seeking a Junior Finance Analyst to support the Commercial Lead and Finance team in tracking, evaluating, and reporting on the financial performance of key projects. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their finance career to gain exposure to project accounting and commercial finance, while developing advanced analytical skills and building a long-term career path in Finance. The Role The Junior Finance Analyst will maintain accurate financial data, update monthly trackers, and provide analysis to support effective decision-making across multiple projects. Working closely with Finance and Project teams, you’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate financial oversight and supporting future project success. Responsibilities * Contribute to the monthly financial reporting cycle * Support the preparation of forecasts and project financial plans * Generate cash flow profiles and monitor milestone payments * Work with Finance and Commercial teams to support invoicing * Update monthly financial trackers, budgets, and timesheets in real time * Ensure accuracy and integrity of project financial data, resolving discrepancies * Provide ad-hoc analysis to support decision making * Assist with compliance, audit preparation, and reporting improvements Requirements * Strong analytical and numerical ability with excellent attention to detail * Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, complex formulas) * Ability to handle multiple data sources and reporting systems * Strong communication skills – able to explain financial performance clearly * Organised, proactive and able to meet deadlines Desirable * Experience in a finance, accounts, or budget-related role * Exposure to engineering, maritime, defence, or project-driven environments * Knowledge of compliance, audit, or PMO processes * Degree in Finance, Business, or Commercial discipline (or equivalent experience) Why Join? This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading Maritime business working on cutting-edge projects. You will gain invaluable experience, develop your finance career, and be supported by an organisation that values progression and professional growth