Financial Analyst

Location: Knowsley
Salary: £40-50k + benefits
Contract: Permanent, full-time

Are you a detail‑driven and commercially minded Financial Analyst looking to take the next step in your career?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well‑established UK organisation operating in a fast‑moving, data‑focused environment. You'll play a key role in delivering accurate reporting, insightful analysis, and strategic financial support across the business.

About the Role

As a Financial Analyst, you will support informed decision‑making by providing high‑quality financial reports, performance analysis, and clear commercial insights. You'll contribute to both operational effectiveness and longer‑term planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Monitor weekly performance metrics, identifying emerging trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Produce monthly cost centre reporting and provide commercial insights to stakeholders.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and supporting commentary.
• Contribute to developing a detailed quarterly reporting pack for strategic review.
• Analyse payroll data to support workforce planning and financial forecasting.
• Conduct financial evaluations of investment proposals and post‑project reviews.
• Perform competitor benchmarking and broader market analysis where relevant.
• Support the statutory accounts process, including schedules and audit liaison.
• Contribute to cross‑functional projects and ad hoc financial analysis as required.

Skills & Experience Required

• At least 2 years' experience in a financial analysis or management accounting role.
• Strong understanding of reporting cycles, cost centre analysis, and management accounts.
• Experience working with large datasets and identifying meaningful insights.
• Exposure to audit processes and statutory accounts preparation is beneficial.
• Advanced Excel skills, including data manipulation and visualisation.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical mindset with a proactive, commercially aware approach.
• Confident communicator, comfortable explaining financial information to non‑finance teams.
• Organised and able to manage multiple deadlines effectively.
• Experience with SAGE 200 is advantageous but not essential.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to contribute to a high‑performing finance function in a respected UK organisation.
• Clear opportunities for career development and skill progression.