Financial Analyst Contract Jobs in London
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Payment Control Analyst (AVP) Financial Services
Posted 1 day ago by Deloitte
About The RoleDeloitte Operations are seeking a Payment Control Analyst (AVP). You will Execute and provide senior suppo...
- Rate £50,000 per year
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location City Of London, England, United Kingdom
Finance Data Business Analyst - South East London (SE1)
Posted 7 days ago by Essential Consulting
Key responsibilitiesAnalyse and interpret model documentation and data flows.Document model inputs, data lineage and dat...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location South East London (SE1)
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Expert Opportunity - Group Financial Analyst ($100/hr, up to $2,000/week)
Posted 1 week ago by Ethos
About This OpportunityWe're working with a leading foundational AI lab to find experienced group financial analysts from...
- Rate £100 per hour
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location London, England, United Kingdom
Expert Opportunity - Corporate Financial Analyst ($100/hr, up to $2,000/week)
Posted 1 week ago by Ethos
About This OpportunityWe're working with a leading foundational AI lab to find experienced corporate financial analysts...
- Rate £100 per hour
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location London, England, United Kingdom
Infrastructure Support Analyst with experience in financial services or corporat...
Posted 1 week ago by McCabe & Barton
A Private Equity firm in London is seeking an Infrastructure Support Analyst to provide 1st and 2nd line IT support, wit...
- Rate £500 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Onsite
- Location London, UK
Finance Systems Analyst - Aderant - London - London
Posted 1 week ago by Circle Group
Finance Systems Analyst - Aderant - LondonA Finance Systems Analyst with excellent Aderant experience, including integra...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- 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
Finance & Procurement Business Analyst - Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O (SC/DV/NATO...
Posted 1 week ago by Church International Ltd.
Freelance ContractLocation: London, United Kingdom (Hybrid)Security Clearance: Candidates must hold current SC, DV or NA...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London, UK
Business Analyst - Finance Systems (D365/ERP Transformation)
Posted 2 weeks ago by PSD Technology Contracts Ltd.
The Role:We're looking for a finance-focused Business Analyst to join a Digital & Data team at the heart of a major...
- Rate £65,000 per year
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Not specified
- Location London, UK
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About Our Financial Analyst Contract Roles in London
What does a financial analyst contractor do?
As a contract Financial Analyst, you are hired to provide quantitative analysis, financial modelling, and commercial insight that informs investment decisions, business planning, and operational performance management. The work varies significantly by context: in investment banking or corporate finance settings, Financial Analysts build valuation models, prepare transaction materials, and conduct market and sector research; in commercial or operational finance roles, they support budgeting and forecasting, prepare management reporting, and conduct variance and scenario analysis. The breadth of the Financial Analyst contracting market means that engagements range from relatively junior reporting and data extraction roles through to senior analytical positions with significant commercial influence.
The technical skills expected centre on strong financial modelling in Excel, which remains the dominant environment for financial analysis across most contracting contexts. The ability to build structured, auditable models with clear assumption management, dynamic scenario analysis, and professional presentation of outputs is expected at mid to senior levels. Knowledge of valuation methodologies including DCF, comparable company analysis, and precedent transactions is expected for corporate finance-facing roles. Experience with BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau is increasingly valued as finance functions move towards more automated reporting. Professional qualification with ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CFA is well regarded, alongside sector experience that provides the commercial context needed to interpret financial data meaningfully rather than simply producing it.
What is the market like for financial analyst contractors?
Contract Financial Analyst work sits within a large and active market, driven by the broad and consistent demand for quantitative financial capability across corporate finance, commercial finance, and operational reporting functions. Demand is relatively consistent across the economic cycle, with transaction-driven corporate finance roles more sensitive to M&A volumes while commercial and FP&A analyst roles are more stable. The market spans a wide range of rates and seniority levels, with senior Financial Analysts who combine strong modelling skills, relevant sector experience, and the ability to communicate financial insight effectively to non-finance audiences commanding rates at the upper end of the finance contracting market.
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 financial analyst contractors usually earn in London?
Contract rates for financial analyst roles in London typically range from £440 to £825 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many financial analyst vacancies in London are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 300 financial analyst contract roles across the site, with London accounting for roughly one in three of those. Data reviewed up to June 2026.