Finance Analyst

Role: Finance Analyst

Location: Manchester

Hours: 8:45am-5:15pm

Package: £36k basic + £5k bonus + paid study support

PHMG, the world's leading audio branding agency, is seeking a motivated Finance Analyst to join our dynamic finance department. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the success of our organisation by supporting financial planning, analysis, and decision-making processes across our departments.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct various types of financial analysis, including trend analysis and cost-benefit analysis, to provide actionable insights for decision-making.

Prepare monthly commercial financial reports, assisting senior managers in making vital decisions through monthly variance analysis and performance review.

Create insightful board packs to clearly present business performance and key trends to stakeholders.

Assist in developing financial plans, forecasts, and budgets aligned with organisational goals.

Provide support to department heads in optimising resource allocation and driving profitability.

Provide support to ad hoc projects

What We Are Looking For:

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a financial analysis role, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders effectively. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with proficiency in Excel, are vital. Commercial acumen and a strategic mindset, focusing on a proactive approach to adding value to the business will ensure success.

What You Will Get In Return:

£36k basic salary + £5k bonus + full study support

Career development and progression directly linked to your performance

Free gym membership (after 3 months)

Smart pension scheme

Charity/ volunteer days

All expenses paid company events in sought after venues

On-site barber and beautician

Enhanced maternity cover

Specsavers vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Time off to celebrate your birthday, wedding, life events

About PHMG:

Established in 1998, PHMG has grown from a Manchester-founded creative business into the world's leading audio branding agency. Today, we partner with almost 40,000 clients across more than 50 countries, including global brands such as Coca-Cola, Samsung, Adidas and Audi, alongside ambitious SMEs in virtually every sector. Innovation fuels everything we do. From day one, we set out to redefine audio branding by harmonising creativity, technology and measurable results. That mindset continues to shape our evolution as we beyond sound into a broader suite of client communication services. In 2025, PHMG entered a defining new chapter as an employee-owned business. Ownership now sits with the people who power our creativity, performance and growth. It strengthens our independence, sharpens our long-term focus and ensures success is shared. We are proud recipients of the King's Award for Enterprise, recognised for innovation, growth and performance excellence. Today, more than 800 colleagues across six global offices collaborate to deliver work that blends artistry with commercial impact. Joining PHMG means becoming part of a people-powered, future-focused company that values creativity, champions diversity and invests in professional growth. Sound good?

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