Strategic Finance Analyst – Forecasting & Costing

Just Group plc; City of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in London is seeking a Financial Analyst to ensure accurate expense accounting and support decision-making. You'll manage cost processes and contribute to financial reporting, with a focus on continuous process improvement. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong analytical and communication skills, ideally with experience in financial services. This role offers competitive compensation, benefits, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Private medical cover

Generous bonus scheme

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience of budgeting, forecasting and management accounting best practice.
• Ability to handle and manipulate large amounts of raw data into relevant formats.
• Strong and confident communication skills – both written & verbal.

Responsibilities

• Posting expense accruals and adjustments into the general ledger.
• Produce and contribute to regular MI and reporting.
• Conduct independent reviews of the Functional cost base.

Skills

Cost accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Strong communication skills

IT skills - Microsoft Office

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Oracle

Job description

A leading financial services company in London is seeking a Financial Analyst to ensure accurate expense accounting and support decision-making. You'll manage cost processes and contribute to financial reporting, with a focus on continuous process improvement. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong analytical and communication skills, ideally with experience in financial services. This role offers competitive compensation, benefits, and career development opportunities.