Financial Analyst

Robertson Bell; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-profile public sector organisation seeks a Financial Analyst for a two-year fixed-term contract in London. This role involves financial modelling and analysis to support procurement during a major transformation programme. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified Accountant with strong Excel skills and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of £15,000 pa

Generous annual leave allowance

Unparalleled wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Accountant with excellent Excel modelling skills.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead on modelling and analysis of supplier pricing during procurement.
• Provide financial insight to the COO and senior stakeholders.
• Support medium-term planning and budget setting.

Skills

Excel modelling

Financial analysis

Communication

Influencing

Education

Fully qualified Accountant

Job description

Are you a fully qualified Accountant who thrives in a fast-paced, transformation-focused environment? Do you enjoy financial analysis, offering strategic insights and influencing key decisions? Are you confident building financial models that inform multi-year financial decisions? If so, this could be the perfect contract role for you.

We’re supporting a high-profile public sector organisation through a period of change to recruit a Financial Analyst. This two-year fixed-term contract offers the opportunity to sit at the heart of a major transformation programme, playing a key role in supporting procurement through financial analysis and modelling.

In this role, you will:

• Lead on modelling and analysis of supplier pricing during procurement to ensure value for money.
• Provide financial insight to the COO and senior stakeholders, highlighting risks and opportunities linked to transformation.
• Support medium-term planning and budget setting for multi-year contracts, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Assist with negotiations and review proposed charges through robust financial modelling.
• Oversee forecasting processes and support the implementation of strong financial controls.
• Translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership.

This position is based in central London and offers hybrid working, requiring you to go into the office three days per week. You will also benefit from an employer pension contribution of c.£15,000 pa., a generous annual leave allowance and unparallelled wellbeing benefits.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Be a fully qualified Accountant with excellent Excel modelling and financial analysis skills.
• Possess strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to simplify technical finance for non-financial audiences.
• Be confident operating independently and able to quickly get to grips with a complex and fast-moving environment.

Apply now to be part of a once-in-a-generation transformation programme, where your insight and expertise will make a meaningful impact.