Junior Data Analyst

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.