FP&A Analyst

General Information

• Hiring Department/Group: Finance
• Job Title: FP&A Analyst
• Office Location: London

Job Function Summary

The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team plays an important role in delivering economic insights and decision making support to the senior leadership of the organization which helps to drive the financial performance of the firm. The firm is looking to recruit an individual with strong analytical experience, preferably in financial services industry, to develop and improve analytical frameworks to facilitate more informed decisions.

Principal Responsibilities

• Develop financial analysis, which is value-added to decision making and assessing business performance
• Partner with the businesses in developing financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives, including product expansion economics
• Prepare monthly financial dashboards for senior management reflecting actual results and comparisons to forecasts/budgets
• Analyse current and past trends in the areas of revenue, expenses and other key performance indicators to improve design and accuracy of financial forecasts
• Play an active role in the firms annual budget and forecasting processes by working with the organizations leadership to incorporate initiatives
• Participate in team-wide projects with the autonomy to innovate and develop new ways to analyse the business
• Work closely with broader Finance organization, Risk, Corporate Strategy and HR on firm wide initiatives
• Work alongside the Financial Reporting team Analysts and support in financial reporting tasks as needed.

Qualifications/Skills Required

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting / Finance or related field is preferred
• CFIs FMVA certification highly desirable
• Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Advanced quantitative and problem solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, including presenting ideas both in written presentations and to small groups
• Ability to interact with senior management, peers and professional staff;
• Communicating with impact to effectively manage upward to influence decisions. Quick learner, Detail oriented; Demonstrable thoroughness and strong ownership of work.
• Good team player with a strong willingness to participate and help others.
• Able to prioritize in a fast moving, high pressure, constantly changing environment; High sense of urgency