Finance Analyst
Location: Liverpool (Hybrid)
Sector: Manufacturing / FMCG
Salary: £40-£45k + benefits
The Opportunity
An established UK organisation is seeking a commercially minded Finance Analyst to support strategic decision-making across its national operations. Working closely with senior leadership and central finance teams, this role delivers high-quality financial and operational insight to drive performance, identify opportunities, and support long‑term planning.
This is a high‑visibility role suited to someone who enjoys working with complex data, influencing at senior level, and providing forward‑looking analysis that genuinely shapes business priorities.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver insightful financial, sales, and operational analysis to support the UK leadership team
* Lead monthly variance analysis and highlight key risks and opportunities
* Prepare management‑level reporting using multiple data and reporting systems
* Support month‑end activities, ensuring accuracy of financial and non‑financial data
* Contribute to forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning cycles
* Benchmark business performance against market and industry growth indicators
* Monitor material and cost price developments and assess business impact
* Support senior executives with ad‑hoc analysis, site visit preparation, and board‑ready insights
* Assist with capital expenditure and lease analysis
* Produce and manage accurate energy consumption and production reporting
* Lead competitor and vendor financial analysis
* Drive continuous improvement in reporting, analysis, and insight delivery
* Support UK‑wide projects and initiatives as required
About You
* Strong academic and professional background in finance, analytics, or a related discipline
* Highly analytical, with the ability to translate data into clear commercial insight
* Confident communicator, capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels
* Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
* Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with financial reporting systems advantageous
* Proactive, detail‑oriented, and eager to make a tangible business impact
* Industry experience within manufacturing, industrial, or FMCG environments is beneficial
Why Apply?
* Broad exposure to senior UK and international stakeholders
* Opportunity to influence strategic decisions, not just report on them
* Role with genuine scope for progression and development
* Hybrid working with a Liverpool base
If you're a commercially focused analyst looking to step into a highly influential role within a complex UK business, this opportunity offers both challenge and long‑term career growth.
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