Financial Analyst

Alliance & Leicester; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services organization is hiring a Finance Analyst in Chester or London. Candidates should have a 2:1 degree from a UK university and be qualified in ACCA, ACA, or CIMA. Strong skills in Excel, financial data management, and analysis are essential. This position offers opportunities to work across various teams in a dynamic environment focused on responsible growth and inclusion. Competitive benefits support well-being and personal growth.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Opportunities for career growth

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Confident in Advanced Excel skills.
• Qualified/Newly Qualified or Part-Qualified accountant.
• Experience in leading large financial programs.

Responsibilities

• Apply your skills in finance and investment banking.
• Work within various teams across CFO Group.
• Manage competing deadlines and proactive management.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Experience in financial data management

Analytical skills

Proactive and strong attention to detail

Education

2:1 degree from a UK University

ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent

Tools

SQL

Tableau

Alteryx

Job description

Job Description

Finance Analyst

Corporate Title

AVP

Location

Chester or London

Its your career, so own it. Looking for a place where you can have real ownership over your work? At Bank of America, you will have the opportunity to apply your skills and experience in a world-leading financial services organisation and take your career to the next level.

We have a number of different opportunities within our Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Group across our Chester and London offices. We are currently seeking committed and numerically minded professionals with a keen interest and desire to progress within the finance and investment banking industry.

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Group recruits for a variety of roles at different levels across its sub-divisions.

Potential teams

• Global Banking and Global Markets Finance
• Global Financial Control
• Treasury
• Data Management
• COO & Governance

Typical job profiles

• Financial Product Control FICC / Equities
• Financial Data Analyst
• Financial Planning & Analysis
• Corporate Treasury & Liquidity Management
• Regulatory Reporting & Legal Entity Control
• Financial Project Manager & Business Analyst

Qualifications

The ideal skills and qualifications for a successful applicant will be subject to the specific role you interview for. However, some of the typical skills and qualifications we look for include:

For Product Associate positions

• 2:1 from a UK University (or equivalent)
• Qualified/Newly Qualified or Part-Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Rich and varied experiences from a range of backgrounds
• Confident up to Advanced Excel skills
• Understands and applies knowledge of financial concepts, principles, products, and other relevant financial information

For Data-Management positions

• Experience in leading large, initiative-level programs with both business and technology delivery components, related to financial data management, market execution optimisation, and regulatory reporting
• Advanced SQL, Tableau, Alteryx, and/or other equivalent technology/programming skills

For Regulatory Reporting positions

• Capital Reporting
• Financial Reporting
• Analytical Credit datasets (AnaCredit)
• External Regulatory Reporting and Disclosures

Behaviours & Competencies

• A genuine interest in our business and intellectual curiosity
• A passion for serving our clients and the communities in which we work
• Personal integrity and accountability, ability to review, debate and challenge processes
• Proactive and strong attention to detail, with strong organisational skills to effectively manage competing deadlines and proactive management escalation
• Ability to bring your authentic self to work every day
• Respect for our core values; deliver together, act responsibly, realise the power of our people and trust the team

Application Process

We recruit at regular intervals over the year across different locations. By applying to this advert, you are submitting your details to be considered, for either current or future opportunities, subject to your skills and experience.

To register your interest please click on the apply button.

Company Overview

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We are devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being.

Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi‑faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organisation.

Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!