Finance and Business Operations Analyst

Tiger Recruitment Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Tiger Recruitment Ltd. in Central London is seeking a Finance and Business Operations Analyst to work on-site with the COO, driving financial oversight and operational excellence. You will analyse performance, prepare management reports and support budgeting and procurement processes.

The role requires strong Excel, CRM data analysis, and stakeholder management skills to influence senior decisions and improve efficiency. This is a permanent, on-site position with a competitive package.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in a business analysis, finance, business operations or commercial analyst role.
• Experience producing management information, financial reports and KPI dashboards.
• Knowledge of CRM systems and extracting/analyzing data.

Responsibilities

• Analyse financial and business performance, providing reporting and insights to COO.
• Develop and maintain KPI dashboards and management reports from CRM data.
• Coordinate budgets and forecasts with variance analysis.
• Oversee revenue reporting, invoicing and financial processes.
• Liaise with external accountants for accounts, audits and FCA reporting.
• Manage cash, payments and financial controls.
• Oversee supplier contracts and procurement processes.
• Maintain contract register and vendor relationships.
• Coordinate IT support and IT service providers.
• Maintain IT asset and software licence records.

Skills

Advanced Excel

CRM analytics

Business analysis

Stakeholder management

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Supplier management

IT coordination

Financial controls

Tools

CRM software

BI reporting tools

Accounting software

Job description

Finance and Business Operations Analyst Central London - on-site Permanent £55,000 - £65,000 + bonus & benefits Overview We are working with an established and highly regarded independent financial advisory firm with an international client base. The firm operates in a fast-paced, professional environment, advising some of the leading businesses and financial investors in the market. They are looking to appoint a commercially minded and analytical Finance and Business Operations Analyst to work closely with the COO, supporting the effective running of the business. The role combines business performance analysis, financial oversight and operational management, with responsibility for management reporting, budgets, oversight of external accountants, supplier contracts, office leases and IT service providers.

Responsibilities

• Analyse financial and business performance, providing reporting, insights and recommendations to the COO.
• Develop and maintain KPI dashboards and management reports, extracting and analysing financial and commercial data, particularly from the CRM.
• Coordinate budgets and forecasts, providing analysis of variances and performance drivers.
• Oversee revenue reporting, fee schedules, invoicing and financial processes.
• Lead the relationship with external accountants, reviewing management accounts, bookkeeping and financial reporting, and coordinating audits, year-end accounts, tax returns and relevant FCA reporting.
• Oversee cash management, payments and financial controls.
• Manage procurement exercises, supplier selection, contract negotiations and ongoing supplier relationships.
• Maintain the contract register, monitoring costs, obligations, renewals and key deadlines.
• Oversee office leases, break clauses, renewals and related property matters.
• Manage the relationship with the outsourced IT managed service provider, monitoring contractual terms, costs, service levels and performance.
• Coordinate IT support, projects, renewals and supplier relationships.
• Maintain IT asset and software licence records.

Profile

• A minimum of 3-5 years' experience in a business analysis, finance, business operations or commercial analyst role, ideally within a financial or professional services environment.
• Experience producing management information, financial and business performance reports, KPI dashboards and analysing data to identify trends and insights.
• Good knowledge of CRM systems and how to extract and analyse business information and data.
• Advanced Excel skills are essential; CRM and business intelligence tools experience would be highly advantageous.
• Sound financial knowledge, including budgeting, forecasting, revenue accounting and management accounts, with the ability to review and challenge outsourced accounting work.
• Ability to manage relationships with external accountants, professional advisers and other suppliers.
• Experience managing supplier contracts, procurement or other operational responsibilities.
• Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with senior stakeholders and external providers.

REF: JL227092