Financial Analyst Senior Specialist

Worldpay; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payment solutions provider in the UK is seeking a Financial Analyst Senior Specialist to lead financial analysis and forecasting. You will develop models to predict performance, conduct data analysis, and prepare reports for leadership. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in financial analysis within the payments industry and strong analytical skills. This role offers a variety of benefits supporting your lifestyle and wellbeing.

Benefits

A fantastic range of benefits

Professional education and personal development opportunities

Time to support charities and community

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in financial analysis, reporting, and data management within the payments industry.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools.
• Knowledge of accounting frameworks is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement forecasting models to predict financial performance.
• Prepare regular financial reports to keep leadership informed about key metrics.
• Conduct detailed data analysis to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in data analysis tools

Effective communication

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration

Job description

About the role

As a Financial Analyst Senior Specialist, you'll have your finger on the financial pulse of the entire organization and lead financial analysis, forecasting, and business partnering with Worldpay for Platform's high-growth international businesses that are based in the UK and Australia. Working with a diverse team, you'll be responsible to develop, interpret, and implement financial concepts for financial planning and control.

Key Responsibilities

Day-to-Day Operations:

• Develop and implement forecasting models to predict financial performance.
• Establish processes and governance structures.
• Research and compile data to forecast and prepare annual and monthly budget projections for a division or similar group of organizations.
• Track revenue and expenses on a monthly basis, comparing actual to forecasted figures and make necessary adjustments.
• Work closely with the international business to provide analysis and financial partnering support.
• Other related duties as needed.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Conduct detailed data analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare regular financial reports to keep leadership informed about key metrics and financial health.
• Analysis to support KPIs & OKRs for leadership.

Performance Reporting and Insights:

• Leverage advanced analytics to enhance performance reporting and support data-driven decision-making.
• Provide valuable insights into performance metrics, helping prioritize and track progress against overall targets.

Tooling and Process Efficiency:

• Assess existing tools and identify new ones to streamline processes, increase productivity, and reduce manual effort.
• Ensure tools integrate seamlessly into the overall process.

Planning Cycles:

• Coordinate efforts to align with long-range planning (LRP) and annual planning cycles.
• Ensure activities fit into the overall objectives of the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7+ years of proven experience in financial analysis, reporting, and data management within the payments industry.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of accounting frameworks is preferred but not essential.

What we offer you

• A fantastic range of benefits designed to help support your lifestyle and wellbeing
• A broad range of professional education and personal development opportunities
• Time to support charities and give back in your community

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