Financial Analyst

TN United Kingdom; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK merchant banking group is seeking a finance subject matter expert to support various teams within the organization. This role involves ensuring financial accuracy, providing insights, and collaborating with multiple departments. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. The position offers a hybrid working model, promoting work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial support and analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple activities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in translating data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Support project team on finance requirements and data accuracy.
• Collaborate with FOS teams for financial support.
• Manage project risks from a financial perspective.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Data translation

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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At Close Brothers, we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick every box. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity, and are open to discussing flexible work options to help you balance your work and home life.

Join the Close Brothers Finance Team as a subject matter expert on historical motor finance commission arrangements, providing support to various teams within the business. The ideal team member will have previous experience in ensuring appropriate financial support, insight, and rigor, along with excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the project team on key finance requirements, including data accuracy, financial calculations, and financial insight.
• Collaborate with the complaints and financial ombudsman service (FOS) teams to ensure clear and appropriate financial support.
• Update the Motor leadership team on relevant project matters.
• Work closely with the Financial Controller and Head of FP&A to meet financial reporting and audit requirements.
• Assist with ad-hoc analysis and developments released by the FCA.
• Support other team members and the wider Bank team to ensure successful project delivery.
• Provide support on finance, accounting, and general project aspects.
• Manage project risks from a financial perspective effectively.
• Ensure adherence to Governance and Compliance requirements, including all reporting activities required by Regulatory Bodies.

WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE:

• The ability to work independently in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Skills to translate large data sets into useful information and actionable insights.
• Experience in taking ownership, prioritizing, and managing multiple activities to meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT WOULD BE A PLUS IF YOU HAVE:

• Background or knowledge of motor finance commission arrangements.
• Experience or knowledge of the motor finance industry.

We are an inclusive organization committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone. We will make adjustments for individuals with disabilities or long-term conditions. If you need the job description or application in an alternative format or would like to discuss the process, please email us or request a callback.

ABOUT US

At Close Brothers, we support employees in balancing their work and personal priorities. This role offers a hybrid working model.

Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit-taking, and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people mainly in the UK and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is part of the FTSE 250.