Finance Analyst

The Curve Group; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing Asset Finance company in Newport is seeking a candidate for a key role focused on managing funding processes and building relationships with external funders. This position requires excellent communication and organisational skills, along with advanced Excel capabilities. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification and experience in financial services. The role offers a hybrid work model with one day per week in the office.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand complex structures and transactions.
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to articulate clearly.
• Awareness and good at managing risk.

Responsibilities

• Manage several daily funding processes to ensure liquidity.
• Extract and manipulate data for submission to funders.
• Build strong relationships with external funders and stakeholders.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong relationship management

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified or part qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Our client is a fast growing Asset Finance business.

This is an opportunity to work within a fast-paced environment, liaising with senior management and external funders. The role will focus on preparing submissions and building relationships with our key external funders to ensure we have the required liquidity to support the business growth.

Hybrid with one day per week in the office.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage several of the daily funding process to ensure business has the funds available to originate
• Extract and manipulate data for submission to funders
• Liaise with all areas of the business to ensure all documentation and eligibility requirements are met before submitting deals to external funders
• Monitor covenant positions and provide reporting on the performance of facilities and cost of funds
• Build strong relationships with external funders and stakeholders to make the funding cycle as smooth as possible, plus adhering to all funder requirements and updates.
• Assist with the implementation of new funding sources and relationships around reporting and analytics

Essential requirements

• Ability to understand complex structures and transactions.
• Advanced Excel skills, specifically around reporting.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external parties and report to senior management.
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to articulate clearly and confidently across all levels
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure.
• Have an awareness and good at managing risk.

Desirable requirements

• Qualified or part qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA
• Experience in the Financial Services industry
• Financial modelling experience