Business & Financial Planning Analyst
London – City
£42,000 - £47,000
This is a full time permanent position working for a large financial services company based in London, within walking distance of Liverpool Street and Fenchurch Street train stations. The successful applicant will report directly to the Business Analysis and Planning Manager and will join an area which provides value adding financial support and direction to the front office business functions.
As Business & Financial Planning Analyst you will assist the Business Analysis and Planning Manager in driving and supporting the company’s business development and commercial activities from a financial perspective. The main aspects of this role include financial modeling, planning / forecasting, management reporting, financial / business analysis and ad hoc projects.
My client is looking for someone with a good level of general education, ideally a University Graduate with a 2:1 or higher (or the equivalent) who holds a professional qualification such as CIMA or ACCA and has a couple of years post qualification experience. You will also need to have good knowledge of MS Excel and must have previous exposure to a commercially focused finance role.
Specific responsibilities assigned to this role will include:
• Preparation of financial models and analysis, evaluating business development activities and proposals
• Contribution to the annual budget and ownership of the forecast process supporting the Company’s overall sales and related metric targets
• Ownership of monthly product / channel profitability reporting and analysis
• Financial management and further development of the sales incentive scheme
• Provision of support for long term / strategic planning and strategic development
Please note that due to the high volume of applications received only suitable candidates will be contacted.
As a preferred recruitment partner to many leading businesses in, Michael Boyd & Partners is committed to introducing only the very best individuals to its clients. If you have the relevant skills and experience and can make a positive difference to our clients’ businesses then please send your CV to hannah.beamish@michaelboyd.co.uk and we will contact you for an initial discussion.