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Finance Analyst

Salary

Negotiable

Location

Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom

Job type

Temporary

Sector

Accountancy & finance

Job ref

X3-1282329

Job posted

Posted 1 hour ago

Financial Planning & Analytics Analyst


Job Type: Full-time, Temporary-to-Permanent

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a commercially focused FP&A Analyst to join a well-established and growing multi-site organisation. This position will play a key role in driving business performance, supporting commercial decision-making, and delivering high-quality data insights across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Data Analysis & Reporting

  • Analyse trading and commercial performance on a regular basis
  • Identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement
  • Produce accurate, timely, and insightful reports for senior stakeholders

Commercial Support

  • Support pricing and promotional analysis aligned to business objectives
  • Partner with key internal functions to drive informed decision-making
  • Assist in monitoring and improving overall profitability

Margin & Cost Analysis

  • Review cost and margin data to ensure alignment with targets
  • Investigate discrepancies and provide actionable recommendations
  • Support ongoing financial performance tracking

Operational Performance

  • Analyse performance across multiple business areas and locations
  • Identify opportunities to optimise performance and efficiency
  • Support initiatives to improve stock, cost, and operational control

Business Improvement & Projects

  • Provide analytical support for strategic and operational projects
  • Contribute to continuous improvement in reporting and processes
  • Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across outputs

Reporting & Visualisation

  • Develop and enhance reporting tools and dashboards
  • Improve automation and accessibility of key data insights
  • Align outputs to wider business objectives and stakeholder needs

Skills & Experience

  • Degree in Finance, Economics, Analytics, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • At least 2 years’ experience in an analytical or finance role
  • Strong analytical capability with experience handling complex datasets
  • Confident communicator with the ability to present to non-finance stakeholders
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail
  • Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Pension scheme
  • Employee benefits package
  • Recognition and development opportunities
  • Cycle to work scheme

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