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Finance Analyst - Local Authority
Posted 1 week ago by Pigment Consulting
Key responsibilitiesDevelop and maintain detailed financial models and scenario analysis.Analyse budgets, expenditure, i...
- Rate £600 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London; City of London; East London; Central London; South East London; West London; Canary Wharf; South West London; North London; Greenwich; Stratford
Legal Finance Systems Business Analyst (Aderant)
Posted 1 week ago by RK Accountancy, Finance and Business Sup...
Key ResponsibilitiesProject & System Enhancements: Drive technical business analysis, system configuration, and test...
- Rate £100,000 per year
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London
Business Analyst - Financial Services - Remote
Posted 1 week ago by Anson Mccade
An opportunity has arisen for a Business Analyst / Systems Analyst to join a financial services client based in the Isle...
- Rate £450 per day
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Finance Business Analyst (Data, SQL, Banking)
Posted 2 weeks ago by Hays
Finance Business Analyst (Data, SQL & Banking)I am recruiting for a large international financial services organisat...
- Rate £700 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London; City of London; East London; Central London; South East London; West London; Canary Wharf; South West London; North London; Greenwich; Stratford
Business Analyst (Financial Crime/KYC/AML) - Outside IR35 - Up to £500 per day
Posted 2 weeks ago by Hunter Bond
Business Analyst – Financial Crime / KYC & CDD Location: London / Hybrid Outside IR35 - Up to £500 per day We are lo...
- Rate £500 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London Area, United Kingdom
Senior Finance Analyst - Benelux & Nordics (6 Month FTC)
Posted 2 weeks ago by Dr. Martens plc
DescriptionDr. Martens is more than a brand - it’s a global icon with over 60 years of attitude, heritage, and cultural...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London, England, United Kingdom
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About Our Finance Analyst Contract Roles in London
What does a finance analyst contractor do?
Organisations bring in Finance Analyst contractors to provide financial analysis, modelling, and reporting that supports business decision-making within finance, commercial, and operational functions. The work involves building and maintaining financial models, preparing management accounts and variance analysis, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, conducting ad hoc financial analysis to inform investment and operational decisions, and developing reporting packs for senior management. Finance Analyst contractors are brought in to cover a vacancy, support a specific financial project, or provide additional analytical capacity during a period of high workload such as a budget cycle, year-end close, or business planning process.
The skills expected of Finance Analyst contractors combine technical financial competence with strong analytical ability and clear communication. Advanced Excel skills for financial modelling and analysis are widely assumed, alongside familiarity with the relevant ERP or financial systems in use at the client. The ability to build clean, auditable financial models, interrogate data for anomalies, present findings clearly in management reporting formats, and explain financial performance in language that resonates with non-finance stakeholders is the core competency profile. Part or full professional qualification with ACCA, CIMA, or ACA is well regarded, though demonstrable analytical experience and relevant sector knowledge can be equally important in practice. Experience with Power BI or Tableau for management reporting is increasingly valued as finance functions move away from purely Excel-based reporting.
What is the market like for finance analyst contractors?
Contract Finance Analyst work sits within a large and well-established and active market, driven by the broad and perennial demand for financial analysis capability across every sector and business type. The market spans a wide range of seniority from junior reporting roles through to senior analytical positions operating at FP&A lead or commercial finance level. Demand is consistent across the year with peaks around budget cycles, year-end, and periods of significant business change. Finance Analysts who combine strong modelling skills with commercial understanding and the ability to communicate financial insight effectively to non-finance audiences are in the strongest demand and command rates that reflect the analytical value they provide.
What is the contracting market like in London?
London dominates the UK contractor market by volume, depth, and rate levels. The capital concentrates the headquarters and major offices of most FTSE 100 companies, the largest global banks, the Big Four professional services firms, and the central government departments that collectively generate the majority of UK contract demand. Every contracting discipline covered on this site has active demand in London, from niche specialisms like threat intelligence and LLM engineering through to high-volume disciplines like project management and business analysis. The sheer density of employers means contractors in London typically have more choice of engagement at any given time than anywhere else in the UK. Day rates carry a premium of 15 to 25 per cent over the national average across most disciplines, reflecting both the concentration of complex, high-value programmes and the cost of operating in the capital.
How much do finance analyst contractors usually earn in London?
Contract rates for finance analyst roles in London typically range from £385 to £715 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many finance analyst vacancies in London are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 200 finance analyst contract roles across the site, with London accounting for roughly one in three of those. Data reviewed up to August 2026.