Finance Analyst

Are you ready to use your analytical skills to make a real difference?

We're looking for a Financial Analyst to join the Accounts team and play a key role in shaping decisions that impact the whole business. This is a chance to turn complex data into meaningful insights that drive performance, efficiency, and growth.

Client Details

You'll be joining a well-established, fast-growing business that's deeply rooted in the North West and proud of its Liverpool headquarters. The company has a collaborative culture and a track record of developing its people. Finance sits at the heart of the organisation, working closely with Operations, Commercial and HR to ensure the numbers tell the real story.

If you want to work somewhere where your analysis genuinely influences outcomes - rather than just producing reports that sit in a folder - this is a fantastic opportunity

Description

In this role, you'll be central to providing accurate financial reporting, insightful performance analysis and forward-looking guidance. You'll partner with colleagues across the business to give clarity on the numbers and the confidence to make good decisions.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Preparing, analysing, and reporting KPIs on a monthly and quarterly basis
• Monitoring weekly sales and margin performance, highlighting trends and opportunities
• Delivering monthly cost centre reporting with meaningful commentary
• Producing monthly management accounts and executive-level analysis
• Developing quarterly accounts packs to support strategic planning
• Analysing payroll costs and workforce expenditure
• Appraising capital investment proposals and conducting post-implementation reviews
• Carrying out competitor bench-marking and market analysis
• Supporting the statutory accounts process and external audits
• Getting involved in ad-hoc projects and cross-functional initiatives to drive business growth

This is a hands-on role where your insight will help shape everything from day-to-day management to long-term strategy.

Profile

You're a finance professional with at least two years' experience in financial analysis or management accounting - and you enjoy using data to solve problems.

You'll have:

• A strong understanding of reporting cycles, cost centre management, and statutory accounts
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large data sets
• Accuracy and attention to detail with a commercial mindset
• The ability to translate financial information in a way that's clear and useful for non-finance colleagues
• A collaborative and flexible approach - and if you've used SAGE 200, that's a bonus

Job Offer

• Competitive salary
• Onsite at the Liverpool Head Office, 37.5 hours per week
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Death in Service benefit and long service recognition
• Access to discounts nationwide across retail, leisure and hospitality, an Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential support, and low-cost voluntary health cash plans and cancer cover#

If you are ready to take the next step in your finance career, apply today for this exciting Finance Analyst opportunity in Liverpool.