Finance AnalystLocation: Liverpool (Hybrid)Sector: Manufacturing / FMCG Salary: £40-£45k + benefitsThe OpportunityAn established UK organisation is seeking a commercially minded Finance Analyst to support strategic decision-making across its national operations. Working closely with senior leadership and central finance teams, this role delivers high-quality financial and operational insight to drive performance, identify opportunities, and support long-term planning.This is a high-visibility role suited to someone who enjoys working with complex data, influencing at senior level, and providing forward-looking analysis that genuinely shapes business priorities.Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver insightful financial, sales, and operational analysis to support the UK leadership teamLead monthly variance analysis and highlight key risks and opportunitiesPrepare management-level reporting using multiple data and reporting systemsSupport month-end activities, ensuring accuracy of financial and non-financial dataContribute to forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning cyclesBenchmark business performance against market and industry growth indicatorsMonitor material and cost price developments and assess business impactSupport senior executives with ad-hoc analysis, site visit preparation, and board-ready insightsAssist with capital expenditure and lease analysisProduce and manage accurate energy consumption and production reportingLead competitor and vendor financial analysisDrive ..... full job details .....