Finance Analyst

Harper May; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing travel business in Greater London is seeking a Finance Analyst to support performance analysis and strategic planning. The ideal candidate will be qualified in ACA/ACCA/CIMA and possess strong analytical and Excel skills. Responsibilities include budgeting, financial reporting, and partnering with senior stakeholders to drive profitability. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance or analytical role within the travel, leisure, or service sector.
• Familiarity with BI or planning tools is desirable.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning across key departments.
• Deliver monthly performance reporting, including revenue analysis, margin tracking, and cost review.
• Conduct variance analysis with clear commentary to guide senior leadership.

Skills

Analytical ability

Excel skills

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving ability

Education

Qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA, or equivalent

Tools

BI tools

Job description

Harper May is working with a well-established and fast-growing travel business known for its premium services and strong brand presence across leisure and corporate markets.As the company continues to expand, they are seeking a commercially minded Finance Analyst to join the team and support performance analysis, budgeting, and strategic planning.

Role Overview:
This is a hands-on role ideal for a data-driven finance professional who enjoys turning numbers into insight.The Finance Analyst will work closely with senior stakeholders to deliver financial reporting, support decision-making, and help drive profitability across the group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning across key departments

• Deliver monthly performance reporting, including revenue analysis, margin tracking, and cost review

• Conduct variance analysis with clear commentary to guide senior leadership

• Assist with cash flow forecasting and cost optimisation initiatives

• Partner with commercial and operations teams to evaluate performance and efficiency

• Prepare dashboards and financial models to support decision-making and investment planning

• Support the month-end reporting process and board reporting packs

• Contribute to ad-hoc analysis on new products, pricing, and market expansion

Candidate Profile:

• Qualified or newly qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA, or equivalent

• Experience in a finance or analytical role within the travel, leisure, or service sector

• Strong Excel skills; familiarity with BI or planning tools is desirable

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability

• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills

• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities