Summary: The Financial Analyst role at a leading financial services business focuses on financial management and expense optimization. The position involves supporting the Head of Financial Management and engaging with senior stakeholders to provide decision support in a dynamic environment. The role is structured as a 12-month contract with significant potential for extension and requires a hybrid working arrangement. Candidates should possess a strong finance/accounting background and advanced Excel skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overall support to the Head of Financial Management and stakeholders.
• Expense and headcount management, planning, forecasting, and preparation of management reports.
• Managing ad hoc projects to improve data quality and reporting processes.
• Assist leadership in executing the financial plan.
• Drive productivity and cost-saving initiatives in collaboration with other teams.
• Complete financial deliverables including monthly forecasts and internal client reporting.
• Assess risk in business decisions, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.

Key Skills:

• Finance/Accounting background.
• Experience in expense and headcount management.
• Strong knowledge in budgeting and financial planning.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Hardworking and positive mindset.
• Good communication skills and a team player.
• Bachelor's Degree/Master's degree preferred.

Salary (Rate): £575

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance