Summary: The role of Interim Financial Analyst at Finatal involves analyzing financial data and supporting acquisitions for a rapidly growing multi-site retail business backed by private equity. The position requires collaboration with senior leadership and operational teams to drive performance and value creation. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial modeling skills and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role is pivotal in ensuring the business maintains its growth trajectory through detailed financial analysis and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide detailed financial analysis, tracking key business performance indicators and identifying trends across multiple sites.
• Develop and maintain detailed financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, scenario analysis, and investment decisions.
• Assist with financial due diligence, investment appraisals, and post-acquisition integration.
• Work closely with senior finance and operational teams to develop robust financial models, forecasts, and scenario analysis.
• Design and monitor key performance metrics to assess business health and operational efficiency.
• Provide actionable insights to senior management to optimize revenue, margins, and cost efficiency across the retail portfolio.
• Work closely with private equity investors, finance teams, and operational leads to drive data-driven decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to enhance financial reporting, automation, and data visualization.

Key Skills:

• ACA, CFA, or CIMA qualification (preferred).
• Strong financial modelling skills and proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and accounting/ERP systems.
• Exposure to M&A or investment analysis is highly desirable.
• A data-driven problem solver with excellent attention to detail and a strong commercial understanding.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear insights for senior management and non-financial stakeholders.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, results-driven approach.
• Minimum 2 years experience in investment banking or private equity or, 2 years FP&A/transaction services/FDD experience.

Salary (Rate): 400

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance