Full job description Finance Analyst
Location: Liverpool (Hybrid)
Sector: Manufacturing / FMCG
Salary: £40-£45k + benefits
The OpportunityAn 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.