Junior Financial Analyst

White Swan Data; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic financial technology startup is looking for a motivated Junior Financial Analyst to join their Commercial Finance team. The role offers opportunities to develop financial analysis skills while contributing to business decision-making. Candidates should have 2-3 years of finance experience and advanced Excel capabilities. This position includes responsibilities such as producing financial reports and collaborating with various teams. The company provides support for finance qualifications and a dynamic working environment.

Benefits

Salary depending on experience

Annual discretionary performance bonus

25 days holiday per annum

Private health & dental insurance

Optical cover through Aviva

Pension plan

Gympass membership

Breakfast provided daily

Lunch twice a week

Free coffee & snacks

Regular team events & socials

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of professional experience in finance.
• Advanced level of Excel required.
• Interest in pursuing a finance qualification.

Responsibilities

• Produce weekly and monthly financial reports.
• Assist in detailed analysis that drive business decisions.
• Present business performance updates to management.
• Collaborate across functions to share knowledge.

Skills

Professional experience in finance

Advanced level of Excel

Interest in finance qualification

Data management and manipulation

Experience with Xero accounting software

Relationship building skills

Willingness to learn

Ability to adapt to changing priorities

Fluent written and spoken English

Tools

Xero accounting software

Job description

Junior Financial Analyst

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London, UK

Reporting To: Charlie Cui

Description

About White Swan Data

Technology is at the heart of our business and has produced consistent and significant results. We are a small but rapidly growing team of mathematicians, data scientists and software engineers constantly striving to refine our world class statistical models while also researching and deploying new ones.

Our work bridges three domains, each challenging in its own right - iGaming, quantitative research and software development. This convergence demands a rare blend of skills and creativity to identify and capitalise on inefficiencies across the iGaming landscape. The opportunities are vast, but we are only as good as the people we bring on board.

As a startup, we offer a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment where you’ll work on impactful projects and have the autonomy to explore new ideas. In-person collaboration and innovation are at the heart of what we do, and we are always looking for individuals who can contribute their unique perspectives and talents to help us stay ahead in a constantly evolving industry.

About this Role

We are looking for a motivated Junior Financial Analyst to join our dynamic Commercial Finance team. This role offers an exciting opportunity for someone eager to develop their financial analysis skills and contribute to business decision making.

The successful candidate will fit well in a fast-paced dynamic business and will go the extra mile to ensure deadlines are met. The role will require the individual to be flexible in their approach to meeting competing priorities, to take responsibility for managing their own workload and to be comfortable communicating at all levels.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about finance and looking to grow in a supportive and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce weekly and monthly financial reports.
• Assist in providing detailed analysis and reporting that drive business decisions.
• Present regular business performance updates to the Senior Management Team.
• Collaborate across functions and divisions to share knowledge, ideas, and best practices to drive improvements in analysis and reporting.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 2-3 years of professional experience in finance.
• Advanced level of Excel.
• Interested in working towards finance qualification (study support available for ACCA).
• Ability to manage and manipulate large volumes of data.
• Previous experience using Xero accounting software would be advantageous.
• Strong relationship building and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn and be part of a team.
• Ability to adapt and respond to changing priorities.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Benefits

• Salary depending on experience.
• Annual discretionary performance bonus.
• 25 days holiday per annum, plus UK bank holidays.
• Private health & dental insurance.
• Optical cover through Aviva.
• Pension plan.
• Gympass membership to over 1900 gyms and wellness businesses.
• Breakfast bought in every day and lunch bought in twice a week
• Free coffee & snacks at the office.
• Regular team events & socials.