Financial Planning Analyst

Swift; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Swift, the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, seeks an experienced finance/operations professional. The role focuses on reporting, project delivery, and rigorous business analysis to support strategic decisions.

You will manage budgets, assess profitability, and drive process improvements across divisions, ensuring alignment with company priorities and governance standards.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent.
• At least 5 years experience in a similar environment with 2+ years in budget management.
• Experience across Finance, Operations, Telecommunications, IT or Customer Services.

Responsibilities

• Reporting and communication: prepare year-to-date monthly reports and deliver insights to leadership.
• Project management: oversee low- to moderately complex projects with stakeholders.
• Business case & analysis: develop cost-benefit analyses to support decisions.
• Analytical support & governance: identify analytical solutions and support executives.
• Profitability: analyse year-on-year variances for portfolio segments.
• Process improvement: identify and implement improvements across processes.
• Business acumen & strategy alignment: understand drivers and strategic priorities.

Skills

Reporting

Project management

Budget management

Business analysis

Analytical governance

Profitability analysis

Process improvement

Strategic thinking

Education

University degree or equivalent

Job description

ABOUT US

We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy.

We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions.

Education

University degree or equivalent

Experience

At least 5 years experience in similar environment, and at least 2 of which involved budget management.

Domains

Finance / Operations / Telecommunications / IT / Customer Services

Key Responsibilities

• Reporting & Communication Prepare year-to-date monthly business, project, and financial reports for one or more divisions; distil key insights and deliver clear, targeted communication to divisional leadership.
• Project Management Manage low- to moderately complex projects in close collaboration with relevant stakeholders, ensuring alignment with end-to-end company project management guidelines.
• Business Case & Analysis Develop cost-benefit analyses for commercial or non-commercial initiatives as well as analysis of the community value and market sizing to support informed and sound business decision-making.
• Analytical Support & Governance Identify and apply analytical solutions within area of expertise; contribute to senior management presentations, including forums such as Executive Steering Groups.
• Profitability Support the analysis of the year-on-year profitability variances for a subset of the company commercial portfolio
• Process Improvement Identify opportunities to enhance internal processes and business support; lead the implementation and communication of low- to moderately complex improvements.
• Business Acumen & Strategy Alignment Develop and maintain a strong understanding of key business drivers and strategic priorities within the area of responsibility.

Competency Profile

• 01. Takes Accountab. for Delivering Results Decides on and pursues the best course of action to deliver results following in-depth analyses of relevant issues and conflicting factors and after assessing foreseeable risks; follows through to ensure delivery and closure or escalates as needed.
• 02. Demonstrates Operational Excellence Sets clear standards for quality of work; adheres to / encourages a continuous improvement mindset; implements procedures, standards and policies to ensure operational success in terms of security, availability, reliability and customer satisfaction
• 03. Expands knowledge Continually extends specialist knowledge as a means of anticipating and preparing for changes in the business; uses a variety of methods and opportunities to learn and to exchange knowledge; encourages and facilitates development of others.
• 04. Bus Understanding and Commercial Sense Applies understanding of how own division adds value to the business; uses knowledge of financial and business principles to deliver cost-effective solutions; adapts quickly to changes in the market, the industry and the organisation while upholding standards.
• 05. Builds and reinforces cust relationships Strengthens relationships by taking every opportunity to listen and respond to customers and adapt solutions to meet their needs; demonstrates and encourages customer focus in all relationships and activities.
• 06. Leads with a team focus Initiates effective co-operation and team working with others; provides support to new team members; appreciates style and background differences; demonstrates commitment to SWIFT values.
• 07. Communicates effectively Communicates effectively across a wide range of practical or theoretical issues ; modifies communication style to optimise understanding by others; clarifies applicable goals, objectives and business situations; acknowledges and respects other views.

What we offer

We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential.

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