Finance Analyst

Sector:Financial Services
Job type:Perm
Salary/Rate:£65,000 per annum
Town/City:City of London
County:Greater London
Job ref:607-20 S06
Post Date:12. 03. 2026
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About the Role

In a regulated environment, good decisions rely on more than timely numbers. They rely on quality, consistency, and analysis that stands up to scrutiny. This financial services business is strengthening the way it measures performance, plans ahead, and supports stakeholders with clear insight. They are now seeking a Finance Analyst to improve reporting, sharpen forecasting, and help turn financial data into practical decision support across the organisation.

The Role
Reporting into senior finance leadership, the Finance Analyst will deliver accurate analysis and reporting to support commercial and strategic decision-making. The role offers exposure across core reporting, planning cycles, and stakeholder engagement, working within a structured environment where detail, control, and clarity matter.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes

  • Produce performance reporting with clear variance analysis and commentary

  • Analyse revenue, costs, and profitability to support business decisions

  • Assist with financial modelling, scenario analysis, and business cases

  • Support month-end processes, management reporting, and balance sheet analysis

  • Work closely with stakeholders to provide clear financial insight

  • Maintain and improve financial models, reports, and analytical tools

Candidate Profile

  • ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified

  • Previous experience in financial services or a regulated environment

  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present financial data clearly

  • Confident communicator able to engage with finance and non-finance stakeholders

  • Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability

  • Detail-focused, commercially minded, and comfortable working to deadlines

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