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Junior Anaylst

Location: Plymouth

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 + Excellent Benefits

Company: Leading Maritime & Engineering Business

Career Opportunity

A leading Maritime business in Plymouth is seeking a Junior Finance Analyst to support the Commercial Lead and Finance team in tracking, evaluating, and reporting on the financial performance of key projects. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their finance career to gain exposure to project accounting and commercial finance, while developing advanced analytical skills and building a long-term career path in Finance.

The Role

The Junior Finance Analyst will maintain accurate financial data, update monthly trackers, and provide analysis to support effective decision-making across multiple projects. Working closely with Finance and Project teams, you’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate financial oversight and supporting future project success.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the monthly financial reporting cycle

Support the preparation of forecasts and project financial plans

Generate cash flow profiles and monitor milestone payments

Work with Finance and Commercial teams to support invoicing

Update monthly financial trackers, budgets, and timesheets in real time

Ensure accuracy and integrity of project financial data, resolving discrepancies

Provide ad-hoc analysis to support decision making

Assist with compliance, audit preparation, and reporting improvements

Requirements

Strong analytical and numerical ability with excellent attention to detail

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, complex formulas)

Ability to handle multiple data sources and reporting systems

Strong communication skills – able to explain financial performance clearly

Organised, proactive and able to meet deadlines

Desirable

Experience in a finance, accounts, or budget-related role

Exposure to engineering, maritime, defence, or project-driven environments

Knowledge of compliance, audit, or PMO processes

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

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading Maritime business working on cutting-edge projects. You will gain invaluable experience, develop your finance career, and be supported by an organisation that values progression and professional growth

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