FP&A Analyst

OSTTRA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Greater London seeks a recently qualified accountant for their FP&A team. The role includes preparing financial reports, conducting variance analysis, and collaborating with operational teams to provide financial insights. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential, and the candidate must be proactive and adaptable. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the finance function in an evolving environment.

Benefits

Health care coverage

Generous time off

Access to learning resources

Competitive pay

Family-friendly perks

Qualifications

• Personable with the ability to present complex financial information.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Able to manage competing priorities for multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide insightful commentary.
• Collaborate with operational teams to understand their financial needs.

Skills

Recently qualified accountant

Good communication skills

Ability to work independently

Proactive and adaptable

Job description

About the Role

Osttras Finance team requires a recently qualified accountant to join the FP&A team. Osttra is the home of MarkitSERV, Traiana, TriOptima and Reset businesses that offer post‑trade services to a community of 10k clients. Our company brings together people, processes and networks to solve the markets most challenging problems. Innovating, integrating and optimising the post‑trade workflow we are positively shaping the way the community works forever.

There is significant change within finance as we work to build a fully standalone finance function and develop the reporting and analysis we provide. This role will suit someone who enjoys variety and is intellectually curious. While you will have regular responsibilities this role will have changing deliverables as we respond to the needs of shareholders, the finance function and the broader business.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Conduct variance analysis (actual vs. budget / forecast) and provide insightful commentary on key performance drivers and financial trends.
• Support the development of dashboards and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor business performance effectively.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Contribute to the annual budgeting process and periodic financial re‑forecasts working closely with various departments to gather inputs and assumptions.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support forecasting activities and scenario planning.

Business Partnering

• Collaborate with operational teams to understand their financial needs and provide financial insights that support strategic decision‑making.
• Assist in ad‑hoc financial analysis projects as required by senior management.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities for process efficiencies and improvements within the FP&A function.
• Support the implementation of new financial systems or tools.

Data Management

• Ensure data integrity and accuracy in financial systems and reports.
• Assist in the collection, validation and interpretation of financial and operational data.

Skills and Requirements

• Recently qualified accountant.
• Personable with good communication skills, able to present complex financial information clearly and concisely to a wide variety of stakeholders across all levels of seniority and numerous global locations.
• Ability to work independently in completing assigned duties; managing competing priorities for multiple stakeholders.
• Proactive & adaptable: self‑starter with a proactive approach able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced evolving environment; strong organisational and time‑management skills.

About OSTTRA

Launched in 2021, OSTTRA unites four businesses that have been at the heart of post‑trade evolution and innovation for over 20 years: MarkitServ, Traiana, TriOptima and Reset.

With an outstanding track record of developing and supporting critical market infrastructure, our combined network connects thousands of market participants to streamline end‑to‑end workflows from trade capture at the point of execution through portfolio optimisation to clearing and settlement.

Joining the OSTTRA team is a unique opportunity to help build a bold new business with an outstanding heritage in financial technology playing a central role in supporting global financial markets. Learn more at .

Whats In It For You

Benefits

We take care of you so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you and your career need to thrive at SP Global.

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company‑matched student‑loan contribution and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. SP Global has perks for your partners and little ones too with some best‑in‑class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards, small perks can make a big difference.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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Required Experience

IC

Employment Type

Full‑Time