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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

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Contribute to the monthly financial reporting cycle

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Support the preparation of forecasts and project financial plans

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Generate cash flow profiles and monitor milestone payments

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Work with Finance and Commercial teams to support invoicing

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

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Ensure accuracy and integrity of project financial data, resolving discrepancies

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Provide ad-hoc analysis to support decision making

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Assist with compliance, audit preparation, and reporting improvements

Requirements

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Strong analytical and numerical ability with excellent attention to detail

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

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Ability to handle multiple data sources and reporting systems

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Strong communication skills – able to explain financial performance clearly

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Organised, proactive and able to meet deadlines

Desirable

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

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

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Knowledge of compliance, audit, or PMO processes

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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