Finance Analyst

Management Accountant / Finance Analyst £50,000 - £56,000 Liverpool Excellent Benefits Flexible Hybrid Working Enhanced pension If you're a confident, commercially minded Management Accountant with strong labour/staffing cost analysis experience , this role will grab your attention. We're supporting a respected operationally focussed organisation where labour forms the biggest cost driver across c.600 staff, this position plays a crucial role in analysing, reporting and improving workforce-related financial performance.

The Role You'll join a collaborative, energetic finance team and take ownership of labour-focused management accounting, including:
Labour cost analysis across amultiple divisions Identifying rate variances, seasonal fluctuations and trends Producing monthly management accounts, journals and reconciliations Preparing budgets, forecasts and KPI reporting Supporting internal stakeholders with clear variance commentary Enhancing reporting using advanced Excel and Power Query Contributing to financial modelling, business cases and ad-hoc costings This is a hands-on, commercially focused role where your insight directly supports service delivery and operational decision-making.

What You'll Need Proven experience analysing staffing/labour costs Advanced Excel capability: XLOOKUP INDEX & MATCH Power Query SUMIFS Strong management accounting background Ability to communicate confidently with non-finance stakeholders Qualified or nearing qualification (ACCA/CIMA) This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking for a new challenge and likes being in the detail. Please don't hesitate in applying if you're interested.