Finance Analyst

Harper May is working with a leading financial services group based in Central London. The business is currently going through a growth phase and is seeking a Finance Analyst to join their team. The role will provide financial insight and timely reporting that will drive enhanced decision making. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual who has experience in the financial services industry.

Key Duties:

• Supporting finance project delivery across all elements of the plan to ensure successful implementation
• Work closely with teams to obtain accurate and timely information and complete consolidated and individual reporting on a timely basis
• Prepare and analyse monthly performance and provide commentary to FD and identify areas for improvement
• Develop and enhance procedures and processing to improve the consolidation process
• Work collaboratively with the project team, and stakeholders to define and agree a business case, business outcomes and KPIs that can measure success for tactical initiatives
• Assist with other projects/research as directed.
• Work with technical consultants to configure new finance systems

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Ambitious and keen to progress within a high performing team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced/growing environment while maintaining adequate attention to detail.
• Ability to provide recommendations based on industry best practices and implement as appropriate.
• A strong team player
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft excel preferred.
• Proficient project planning skills, including the ability to organize, prioritize and control job
  responsibilities in order to meet deadlines in an environment with overlapping and potentially
  conflicting priorities.
• Part or fully qualified ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent.