Finance Analyst

Harper May Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial consultancy in London is seeking an ambitious Finance Analyst to join its finance team. The role involves delivering insightful reporting and analysis to support business decisions in a high-growth environment. Ideal candidates will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified, possess strong analytical and Excel skills, and have experience in the property or construction sectors.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Financial Analyst in property, construction, or a project-based industry is preferred.
• Ability to translate data into actionable insight.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships to understand financial drivers.
• Provide in-depth analysis of monthly reports.
• Collaborate on strategic analysis and ad-hoc projects.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Deliver month-end variance analysis.
• Challenge assumptions with a forward-looking focus.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Commercial mindset

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or finalist)

Job description

Role Overview

Harper May is exclusively partnering with a leading property and construction company currently entering a significant phase of growth. To support this expansion, the business is seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Finance Analyst to join its finance team. Working closely with the CFO and senior finance leadership, this role offers strong exposure to both operational and strategic finance.

The Finance Analyst will play a key role in delivering insightful reporting, analysis, and forecasting to support business decisions. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated finance professional to contribute to a dynamic and forward‑thinking organisation within a project‑driven, high‑growth environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships across departments to understand financial drivers and support decision-making
• Provide commentary and in-depth analysis of monthly reports and performance variances
• Collaborate with the Commercial Finance Manager and Head of FP&A on strategic analysis and ad-hoc projects
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and reforecasting processes across the business
• Deliver accurate month-end variance analysis and assist in forecasting future performance
• Challenge assumptions and support strategic initiatives with a forward-looking focus

Key Requirements

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or finalist)
• Previous experience as a Financial Analyst, ideally within property, construction, or a project-based industry
• Excellent analytical and Excel skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insight
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Proven ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Commercial mindset with a proactive and collaborative approach