Analyst, HR Finance

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international financial institution in London seeks an Analyst for Cost Management HR. This role involves financial and budgetary control, providing detailed expenditure analysis and supporting budget holders. The ideal candidate has a finance qualification and strong analytical skills, eager to contribute in a diverse team. Opportunities for growth and a flexible hybrid working environment are provided.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Flexibility in work environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant/CFA qualified with relevant practical experience in Finance.
• Excellent numeric and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Monitor budget execution and provide analysis.
• Advise budget holders and support financial reporting.
• Engage in financial modeling for strategic decisions.

Skills

Strong accounting knowledge

Excellent numeric and analytical skills

High attention to detail

Strong knowledge of IT systems

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

Education

Qualified accountant/CFA qualified

Tools

Accounting packages

Excel

Job description

Overview

Requisition ID 36084
Office United Kingdom, London
Division Human Resources & Org. Development
Contract Type Short Term Contract
Length 12 months
Posting End Date 01/10/2025

Purpose of Job

The Analyst, Cost Management HR, engages in cost management business partnering. This role falls under the HR Finance business unit\'s mandate of financial and budgetary control of the administrative expenditure for which the HROD MD is responsible. The Analyst provides detailed expenditure analysis as part of the annual budget process, productivity analysis, and monitoring of budget execution. The role provides direct support to the Principal, HR Business Manager in work to challenge and advise budget holders in the use of their budgets and in preparing resource proposals and other specific analysis, as needed.

The Analyst provides detailed expenditure analysis as part of the annual top-down budget process, productivity analysis, support payroll financial activity, ensure correctness of primary records and monitoring of budget execution. The Analyst provides input to the preparation of specific sections of Bank documents issued to senior management and to the Board. The role requires maintaining the relevant policies, procedures and processes related to resource management, including budget and accounting guidelines and for staffing related issues.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Accountabilities and responsibilities for this role are to be conducted under supervision of the Principal, Cost Management Business Partner.

• Active monitoring of business plan and budget execution of respective departments under client responsibility, reviewing directly with departments as necessary
• Support the SIP process by capturing the required cost management information including staff and non-staff costs
• Provide advice and guidance to budget holders, after seeking guidance and assistance where necessary
• Attend meetings on the Principal’s behalf, as necessary
• As directed, provide specific resource analysis for Senior Management
• Monitoring and reporting of expenses against agreed budgets on a monthly basis and providing commentary / insight
• Undertake regular forecasts with the business and tracking of agreements and work with the business on resolving where deviations are likely
• Performing tasks under cost management responsibility – review use of staff costs, regular tracking of contingency budget utilisation, use of management provisions, etc.
• Create journals, accruals and provisions to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Deliver comprehensive balance sheet reconciliations to maintain financial integrity
• Oversee and ensure the accuracy of payroll financial entries in the general ledger
• Liaise with auditors
• Regular discussions and support to budget holders to understand and efficiently implement their budget
• Under guidance, analyse resources or review policies that fall under the responsibility of the Cost Management team
• Involved in training of Budget Officers and budget delegates
• Ad-hoc analysis as directed by Principal
• Undertaking financial modelling to support key strategic decisions
• This job description is not limited to the responsibilities listed and the incumbent may be requested to perform other relevant duties as required by business needs

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Qualified accountant/ CFA qualified and/ or relevant practical experience in Finance
• Strong accounting knowledge and financial background
• Excellent numeric and analytical skills
• High attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy under tight deadlines, with good organisation skills
• Strong knowledge of IT systems such as accounting packages, Excel and its use in modelling
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team, liaising with an extensive number of counterparties internally
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

What is it like to work at the EBRD? / About EBRD

Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people\'s lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in.

At EBRD, our Values – Inclusiveness, Innovation, Trust, and Responsibility – are at the heart of how we work. We bring these to life through our Workplace Behaviours: listening well and speaking up, collaborating smartly, acting decisively with full commitment, and simplifying to amplify our impact. These principles shape our culture and define our success. We seek individuals who not only share these values but are also committed to embedding them in their daily work, fostering a positive and high-performing environment.

The EBRD environment provides you with:

• Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in.
• A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity. Our workforce reflects a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, bringing fresh ideas, energy, and innovation and enhancing our ability to serve our clients, shareholders, and counterparties effectively.
• A hybrid workplace that offers flexibility to teams and individuals; that is based on trust, flexibility and connectedness.
• An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.
• A workplace that prioritises employee wellbeing and provides a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits.

Diversity is one of the Bank’s core values which are at the heart of everything it does. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic background or disability.

Please note, that due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration).