Finance Analyst

Symmetric Recruitment Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Symmetric Recruitment Ltd is advertising a Finance Analyst role in Plymouth. The role supports the Commercial Lead in tracking, evaluating, and reporting on the financial performance of key projects. You will maintain accurate project financial data, update monthly trackers, and provide analysis to support effective decision-making.

Strong Excel skills and numerical accuracy are essential. This position offers a clear path to broaden Maritime sector experience within a market-leading business

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel skills with complex formulas, pivot tables and data analysis.
• Strong analytical and numerical ability with high attention to detail.
• Experience handling multiple data sources and reporting systems.
• Ability to communicate financial performance clearly across teams.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the monthly financial reporting cycle.
• Support 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.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Interpreting financial data

Education

Degree in Business, Finance, or Commercial discipline

Tools

Excel

Job description

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