Corporate Financial Analyst Job Manchester area,England UK,Finance & Banking

Step into this Corporate Financial Analyst role and build something that matters in Financial Services.

Manchester's financial services sector has grown into one of the most active outside London, and enterprise firms here need analysts who can turn numbers into decisions. This organisation is an established industry leader with large-scale projects running at any given time. A Corporate Financial Analyst joining now steps into structured processes rather than chaos, working alongside people who've built careers in the sector rather than passed through it.

Here's

what you'll be doing:

Build and maintain financial models that support budgeting, forecasting and investment decisions across the business
Analyse monthly management accounts and flag variances before they become problems
Prepare reports for senior stakeholders, translating raw data into recommendations they can act on
Support the annual budgeting cycle, working closely with department heads to sanity-check assumptions
Monitor cash flow, working capital and key financial ratios against targets
Contribute to process improvements that make reporting faster and more accurate

Here are the skills you'll need:

A relevant degree in finance, accounting or economics, or equivalent professional experience
Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA), or working towards it
Strong Excel skills; experience with financial modelling and BI tools such as Power BI is a plus
Two to four years in a financial analysis, FP&A or corporate finance role, ideally within Financial Services
Sharp attention to detail. Numbers that don't add up should bother you
The ability to explain financial concepts clearly to people who aren't finance specialists

Key perks and benefits:

£36,000 to £47,500, depending on experience
Hybrid working, with the Manchester office as your base
Comprehensive benefits package including private medical and dental insurance
Enhanced pension scheme and performance-based bonuses
Structured career development within a large, established organisation

Why pursue a career in Financial Services?

Financial Services rewards precision and consistency, and it tends to promote people who show both. Manchester has become a genuine hub for the sector, with enterprise employers investing heavily in talent outside the capital. A Corporate Financial Analyst who performs well here has a clear route into senior finance roles, not just a job title.