This exciting Finance and Planning role requires a professional to manage key financial activities and strategic planning and calls for a detail-oriented individual with expertise in accounting and finance.

Client Details

The employer is a well-established organisation within the Banking sector. This large organisation operates in a professional and structured environment, offering opportunities to work on challenging projects.

Description

Your remit will be to analyse financial and workforce data, create forecasts and provide insights for strategic decision-making including:

• Oversee budgeting and financial reporting processes.
• Build financial models and conduct performance analysis to support senior decision-making.
• Analyse financial statements, trends, and metrics to assess financial health.
• Develop models for forecasting, scenario planning, and strategic analysis.
• Support annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial planning.
• Monitor performance vs. targets, identify variances, and recommend actions.
• Deliver insights on strategic priorities such as workforce planning and cost control.
• Prepare and present financial reports with key findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate with Strategic Planning and senior leaders to align financial plans and resolve issues.

Profile

• Qualifications: ACA / ACCA / CIMA Qualified
• Analytical Expertise: Strong ability to interpret complex financial data, identify trends, and build financial models.
• Financial Modelling: Proficient in modelling tools and techniques.
• Accounting & Reporting Knowledge: Solid grasp of financial statements, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Communication Skills: Able to present financial insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Problem Solving: Skilled in diagnosing financial issues and recommending effective solutions.
• Attention to Detail: Committed to accuracy and data integrity.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Experienced in designing and managing efficient planning processes.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Capable of delivering strategic financial narratives to senior leaders.
• Industry Experience: Proven success in financial analysis, planning, or strategy within banking or financial services.
• Planning Tools: Familiarity with Anaplan or similar enterprise platforms is a plus.

Job Offer

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Excellent benefits package

Strong career path and opportunity to contribute to strategic financial decisions in a large organisation.

Hybrid working, Offices in the City of London