Corporate Finance Analyst

SGF Global; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking a Corporate Finance Analyst in the Greater London area. The role involves supporting finance operations, managing accounts payable and receivable, and conducting financial analysis and reporting. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in financial tools like Oracle and Power BI is essential. This position offers opportunities to enhance financial processes and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in corporate finance or FP&A.
• Strong understanding of AR, AP, and billing processes.
• Advanced skills in financial modeling and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support daily finance operations for AR, AP, and billing.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Analyze financial data to create insightful reports.

Skills

Corporate finance knowledge

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

Tools

Oracle ERP

Hyperion

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Corporate Finance Analyst

Location: Greater London area

Job Type: Contract

Department: Finance & Accounting

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Corporate Finance Analyst to support the day‑to‑day operations of our Finance & Accounting function. This role will be responsible for key finance activities including Accounts Receivable (AR) and Billing, Accounts Payable (AP), and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) processes. The ideal candidate will have experience with budgeting, forecasting, planning, and reporting, and will be adept at working across departments to enhance finance and accounting operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily finance operations including AR, billing, AP, and general ledger activities.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and long‑range planning.
• Analyze financial data and create meaningful reports and dashboards to support business decision‑making.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Sales, Operations, IT, etc.) to identify and implement improvements to finance and accounting processes.
• Partner with Accounting on monthly and quarterly close activities to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare ad‑hoc financial models, business case analyses, and presentations for leadership.
• Maintain and enhance reporting tools and dashboards using Power BI and Tableau.
• Leverage ERP systems (Oracle, Hyperion) to extract, analyze, and interpret financial data.
• Support compliance with internal policies and external regulations related to financial operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• 3‑5 years of relevant experience in corporate finance, FP&A, and/or accounting operations.
• Strong understanding of core finance processes: AR, AP, billing, and forecasting.
• Experience with Oracle ERP and Hyperion Financial Management tools.
• Proficiency in dashboarding and reporting tools such as Power BI and Tableau.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial modeling.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CFA, or MBA is a plus.
• Experience in a mid to large‑size organization or shared services environment.
• Exposure to process improvement initiatives and finance transformation projects.