Senior Finance Analyst Banking
Posted 1 day ago by HAYS
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
London, UK
Summary: The Senior Finance Analyst role at a leading UK-based financial institution involves joining the Financial Planning & Analysis team to manage monthly management accounts, statutory reporting, and financial modeling. The position requires collaboration with business stakeholders to provide financial insights and support strategic decisions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial services, particularly in banking, and possess advanced Excel skills. This role offers a competitive daily rate and flexible working arrangements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading the preparation of monthly management accounts and variance analysis across key business units.
- Supporting statutory reporting processes and ensuring compliance with IFRS and local regulatory requirements.
- Partnering with business stakeholders to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making.
- Developing and maintaining financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, and scenario planning.
- Assisting with the preparation of board and investor reporting packs.
- Identifying opportunities for process improvement and automation within financial reporting and analysis.
- Supporting internal and external audit processes and ensuring timely resolution of audit queries.
Key Skills:
- ACCA or CIMA part-qualified.
- Proven experience within financial services, preferably banking. However, wider financial services experience will be considered.
- Strong understanding of statutory reporting requirements and financial controls.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial modelling.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Salary (Rate): Competitive daily rate
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Finance
Your new company
A leading UK-based financial institution providing a comprehensive range of banking and financial services to individuals, businesses, and institutions. The organisation plays a vital role in supporting economic growth, innovation, and financial inclusion and is known for its commitment to responsible banking, digital transformation, and customer-centric solutions. It operates across retail, commercial, and investment banking, with a focus on delivering long-term value and maintaining high standards of governance and risk management.
Your new role
The client is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Senior Finance Analyst to join their Financial Planning & Analysis team, reporting to the Head of FP&A. Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the preparation of monthly management accounts and variance analysis across key business units.
- Supporting statutory reporting processes and ensuring compliance with IFRS and local regulatory requirements.
- Partnering with business stakeholders to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making.
- Developing and maintaining financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, and scenario planning.
- Assisting with the preparation of board and investor reporting packs.
- Identifying opportunities for process improvement and automation within financial reporting and analysis.
- Supporting internal and external audit processes and ensuring timely resolution of audit queries
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