Finance Analyst

PIC; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services organization is seeking a Finance Cost Analyst for a 6-month FTC to support the Finance team in expense management. The role involves budgeting, cost accounting, and reporting to improve financial performance. The ideal candidate is a qualified chartered accountant with experience in the Financial Services industry. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including generous annual leave and pension scheme.

Benefits

28 days' annual leave (prorated, excluding bank holidays)

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in the Financial Services industry.
• Experience of cost management framework and reporting.
• Established knowledge of budgeting and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Support the budget and forecast process to drive efficient company growth.
• Support the monthly close process for cost accounting and purchasing.
• Provide full lifecycle cost support for change initiatives.
• Prepare accurate cost options through excellent PowerPoint presentations.
• Contribute towards the development of the Expense Business Partnering Strategy.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to persuade and influence

Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment

Highly organised with an excellent eye for detail

Advanced knowledge of Excel

Great working knowledge of PowerPoint

Education

Qualified chartered accountant / Finalist (CIMA, ACCA)

Job description

Pension Insurance Corporation (“PIC”) provides secure retirement incomes through comprehensive risk management and excellence in asset and liability management, as well as exceptional customer service. Our purpose is to pay the pensions of our current and future policyholders.

PIC is recruiting for a Finance Cost Analyst on a 6 month FTC basis to join its Expense Management team, which is responsible for the Budgeting, Financial Accounting and day to day Payment management of all expenses across the group. It is a fast-paced, growing team that looks after an array of payments types and reporting to improve the expense management for the group.

As Finance Cost Analyst, you will support the Finance Business Partners and focus on expense accounting and deep dives, for example the launch of new business projects. You will support the Finance Business Partners for an area and work alongside PIC’s senior leaders to improve their understanding, accountability and planning for the costs they incur. This role will ensure costs are accounted for correctly and translated into meaningful reports.

Specific accountabilities

• Supporting the budget and forecast process to drive efficient company growth.
• Support the monthly close process for cost accounting and purchasing.
• Provide full lifecycle cost support for change initiatives e.g. new investments and benefits tracking.
• Prepare accurate cost options through excellent PowerPoint presentations.
• Contribute towards the development of the Expense Business Partnering Strategy and support its delivery across PIC.
• Deliver excellent stakeholder management for the teams you support.
• Establish the strong process and reporting discipline to ensure data, reports and quality and timeliness is of a very high standard.
• Work with colleagues across finance to ensure quality and timely information is received to enable the team to perform at a high standard.
• Help ensure PIC costs are maintained within agreed budgets and controlled.
• Actively work with the rest on the team on process improvements and progress other projects.

Experience

• Qualified chartered accountant / Finalist (CIMA, ACCA etc.)
• Experience in Financial Services industry
• Experience of cost management framework and reporting

Knowledge

• Established knowledge of budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience of cost management framework and reporting
• Understanding of Financial services cost base.

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to persuade and influence both directly and indirectly
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to organise work to meet competing deadlines
• Highly organised with an excellent eye for detail

• Advanced knowledge of Excel
• Great working knowledge of PowerPoint

DEI at PIC

At PIC, we believe that true innovation stems from embracing diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to building a workplace where every individual, regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or socio-economic background, feels valued, heard and empowered to succeed. We hold ourselves accountable through ongoing initiatives, such as inclusive hiring practices, and equitable career development opportunities that support belonging and community. While we’re proud of our progress, we recognise there’s work ahead, and we remain dedicated to listening, learning and evolving together.

In addition to a competitive base salary, you will get access to some great benefits, including 28 days' annual leave (prorated, excluding bank holidays), a generous pension scheme and much more.