Finance Analyst

Finance Analyst

Location: Plymouth

Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum

Overview

A leading Maritime business in Plymouth is seeking a Finance Analyst to support the Commercial Lead in tracking, evaluating, and reporting on the financial performance of key projects. The role will focus on maintaining accurate project financial data, updating monthly trackers, and providing analysis to support effective decision-making.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the monthly financial reporting cycle

Support the creation of forecasts and project plans by project

Generate cash flow profiles and monitor milestone payment plans

Work with the Commercial Lead and Finance team to initiate invoicing

Prepare documentation for internal project reviews

Update monthly financial trackers and budgets in real time

Maintain accurate project data records, including timesheets

Ensure accuracy and integrity of project financial data, resolving discrepancies

Recommend improvements to reporting processes and tools

Support audit preparation and compliance

requirements

Provide ad-hoc analysis for the Finance team as required

Requirements

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (complex formulas, pivot tables, data analysis)

Strong analytical and numerical ability with excellent attention to detail

Experience handling multiple data sources and reporting systems

Ability to communicate financial performance clearly across teams

Desirable

Experience in a finance or budget holder role within engineering or maritime/defence

Background in a Project Management Office (PMO) environment

Understanding of compliance

requirements and industry standards

Degree in Business, Finance, or Commercial discipline preferred (or equivalent experience)

Why Join

This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading Maritime business working on cutting-edge projects.

You will play a key role in ensuring financial oversight and project success, while developing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment