Business Analyst

Business Analyst Location: Liverpool (Hybrid) Sector: Manufacturing / FMCG Salary: £40-£45k + benefits The Opportunity An established UK organisation is seeking a commercially minded Business 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 Responsibilities

Deliver insightful financial, sales, and operational analysis to support the UK leadership team

Lead monthly variance analysis and highlight key risks and opportunities

Prepare management-level reporting using multiple data and reporting systems

Support month-end activities, ensuring accuracy of financial and non-financial data

Contribute to forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning cycles

Benchmark business performance against market and industry growth indicators

Monitor material and cost price developments and assess business impact

Support senior executives with ad-hoc analysis, site visit preparation, and board-ready insights

Assist with capital expenditure and lease analysis

Produce and manage accurate energy consumption and production reporting

Lead competitor and vendor financial analysis

Drive continuous improvement in reporting, analysis, and insight delivery

Support UK-wide projects and initiatives as required

About You

Strong academic and professional background in finance, analytics, or a related discipline

Highly analytical, with the ability to translate data into clear commercial insight

Confident communicator, capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with financial reporting systems advantageous

Proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to make a tangible business impact

Industry experience within manufacturing, industrial, or FMCG environments is beneficial

Why Apply?

Broad exposure to senior UK and international stakeholders

Opportunity to influence strategic decisions, not just report on them

Role with genuine scope for progression and development

Hybrid working with a Liverpool base

If you're a commercially focused analyst looking to step into a highly influential role within a complex UK business, this opportunity offers both challenge and long-term career growth.