Financial Analyst
Posted 4 days ago by Chartered Insurance Institute
£62,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Financial Analyst role is a 12-month fixed-term contract based in London, focusing on financial reporting and analysis within the Finance Business Partnering Team. The position involves preparing financial reports, supporting strategic decisions, and collaborating with various departments to enhance financial planning and performance analysis. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a structured approach to managing financial data and insights. This role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, contributing to the organization's mission of maintaining public trust in financial professions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial reporting.
- Prepare journals, compile data, and produce financial reports.
- Analyze performance and support forecasting across departments.
- Assess commercial viability of products and initiatives.
- Build financial models and inform pricing strategies.
- Contribute to the annual budgeting process.
Key Skills:
- Strong analytical mindset.
- Ability to turn complex data into actionable insights.
- Effective communication skills.
- Experience in financial reporting and analysis.
- Proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Salary (Rate): £62,000 yearly
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Finance
Financial Analyst – 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract Hybrid, London – City Full time, Fixed Term
Salary: £55,000-£62,000 per annum
Our mission
The overarching purpose of the Chartered Insurance Institute (‘the Institute’) is to educate and support our members to deliver services to the highest professional standards and to advocate for the public good. By doing this the Institute builds and maintains public trust in the insurance, financial planning, and mortgage advice professions.
Our vision
Our vision is that CII and PFS professionals build a world which delivers ever greater financial resilience for individuals and societies more broadly.
Your role
You will be a key contributor to the Finance Business Partnering Team, helping to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting while delivering insights that support strategic decisions across the organisation. You will be hands-on in the monthly close process—preparing journals, compiling data, and producing reports that reflect the organisation’s financial position. Beyond reporting, you will work closely with colleagues across departments to analyse performance, support forecasting, and assess the commercial viability of products and initiatives. You’ll also help shape financial planning by building models, informing pricing strategies, and contributing to the annual budgeting process. This is an opportunity to apply your analytical skills in a collaborative environment where your work directly supports the organisation’s goals and long-term sustainability.
You
You bring a structured, analytical mindset and enjoy turning complex data into clear, actionable insights. You’re comfortable working across teams, building strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders to understand their needs. You take ownership of your work, manage competing priorities effectively, and consistently meet deadlines. You’re curious about how things work and look for ways to improve processes and outcomes. You communicate clearly and professionally, whether you're explaining numbers or collaborating on a project. You value accuracy and quality, and take pride in delivering work that others can rely on.
Your benefits
In addition to a market-benchmarked base salary, here are some of the benefits you can expect from the CII as a valued colleague:
- 10% non-contributory pension
- 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Healthcare cash plan
- Life assurance
- Modern office space located in 20 Fenchurch Street (Walkie-Talkie) with free Sky Garden access and discounts
Next steps
If you would like to explore this opportunity with us for the next step in your career, we look forward to receiving your application through the Apply feature at the top of this advert. If you have any queries or require assistance, please get in touch on ukjobs@cii.co.uk and we will endeavour to come back to you as soon as possible.