Hedge Fund Operations Analyst - 4.1

Black Swan Group; London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing hedge fund based in London's West End is seeking a Hedge Fund Operations Analyst. This permanent position offers an opportunity to work directly with traders and PMs, engaging in trade support across multiple asset classes, and provides a pathway for career advancement within a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Benefits package

Qualifications

• 4 to 7 years of trading operations experience required.
• Must have direct experience across various trade products.
• Strong communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for trade life cycle management.
• Facilitate trade support for various asset classes.
• Resolve trade discrepancies with counterparties.

Skills

Excel VBA

Python

Communication

Education

STEM based University Degree

Tools

Markitwire

ICE-Link

CTM

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Hedge Fund Operations Analyst - 4.1

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• Job Title -Hedge Fund Operations Analyst
• Permanent Vacancy
• London (West End)
• Working Model - 4:1 Working Model -(4 days in the office and 1 WFH)
• UK Right to Work – ***please note no PSV / Student Visas or time limited visas are being considered by our client for this bespoke hire. This is a permanent role, and “No” Client Sponsorship is on offer, so any time limited visas will not be considered.
• Salary - £65,000 to £0,000 Base Salary + Benefits + Bonus (*Discretionary company bonus)

A growing multi strategy hedge fund based in London, West End, and with global offices in US and Asia is looking to hire a Hedge Fund Operations Analyst to join the London Trading Operations team.

The fund has significant AuM deployed across several funds, specialising in Fixed Income, FX, Rates, Credit, Equities and Futures and Options. This is an excellent opportunity to work directly with PMs and Traders, based on the same trading floor, to service trading flow, resolve challenging trading queries, face off to external counterparties and manage trade life cycle events (including coupon payments, rate re-sets, options, expires, credit events et al), and provide the business with trade and ops risk management services.

The business offers anyone joining the hedge fund, with a great culture, and career progression with a pathway to specialize within Trading Operations, with an Analyst to progress to an Associate or promoting from within to move into the business itself and other alpha generating front office opportunities.

Key Deliverables - This opportunity will be varied, broad and not limited in nature, effectively providing front to back trade support for the cross assets traded by the hedge fund in London.

• Responsible for front to back trade capture, trade affirmations, matching/allocations, trade enrichment (covering settlements, reconciliations) and managing trade life cycle events.
• Working with a wide range of internal and external clients, supporting the PMs and Trading desk, facing off to counterparties / brokers to resolve trade discrepancies, breaks and offer trade and query resolution in a timely manner.
• Trade Life Cycle Management – managing options, expires, rate re-sets, credit events and corporate actions.
• The business is forward thinking and has a culture of continuous improvement and leveraging the latest technologies to drive efficiencies across its new fund launches, controls, process and systems.
• Experience and prior knowledge of trade management systems is highly desirable and advantageous with specific reference to Markitwire, ICE-Link, CTM, Omego Alert, MTM, and Osttra trade management systems (Traiana, Trioptima, TradeServe et al).
• Value add IT skills in Excel VBA (ability to create, edit VBA macros) and leverage any object oriented programming skills in Python.

The current business has an existing Trading Operations team in London, and service other global offices and looking for someone with 4 to 7 years trading operations experience looking to transition into a growing hedge fund in London. Please note this is a junior hire and the client is not considering senior profiles, given the level of hire for the team.

Prerequisite Requirements-

• 4 to 7 Years experience within Trading Operations derived from a Tier 1 Investment Bank, Hedge Fund (Alternative, Multi Strat, Macro), Asset / Investment Manager.
• Direct experience across a wide portfolio of trade products, including Fixed Income, Interest Rates, Credit, Equities, FX Futures and Options.
• STEM based University Degree, with 1st or 2.1 minimum grade degree.
• IT Skills - Excel VBA (ability to create, edit VBA macros) and leverage any object oriented programming skills in Python.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner with trading desks, manage complex queries and provide clear resolution.

Please do apply early to join a fast growing hedge fund in London, with an exciting career path and opportunities to move into the business.

• Attractive compensation package is on offer with benefits and company bonus scheme.

Salary - £6 000 to 0,000 Base Salary + Benefits + Bonus (*Discretionary company bonus)

Working Model - 4:1 Working Model -(4 days in the office and 1 WFH)

We ask candidates to respect and adhere to UK Right to Work requirements.

UK Right to Work – please note no PSV / Student Visas or time limited visas are being considered by our client. This is a permanent role, and no client sponsorship is offer.

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Research Financial Analysis Lead (12-month FTC)

London, London Ivy Rock Partners

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Ivy Rock Partners is proud to be working with King’s College London, one of the UK’s leading research-intensive universities, as they continue to transform and strengthen their financial strategy and planning function. With research income of £250 million and award values of £300 million annually, King’s is looking to better integrate research finance with long-term planning and performance monitoring.

We are recruiting a Research Financial Analysis Lead - a critical new role focused on delivering robust financial modelling, analysis and tools to support King’s in maximising research impact and managing cost recovery. You will work across Finance, Research Management, and senior stakeholders to develop data-led insight and improve the visibility of research financial performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on the development of tools and models that integrate research data into financial planning and forecasting
• Build a dynamic, multi-year planning framework based on research grant data and cost recovery assumptions
• Enhance in-year forecasting by linking live data to forward-looking analytics
• Partner with Finance Business Partners, Research Management, and FP&A teams to ensure data consistency and alignment
• Drive process improvement, automation, and reporting enhancements across research finance
• Contribute to TRAC and benchmarking analysis to inform strategy and performance

About You:

• Deep understanding of research finance, including income recognition and overhead recovery
• Strong experience in research grant financial management and reporting frameworks
• Skilled at financial modelling, data integration and building analytic tools (Power BI or similar)
• Knowledge of TRAC, financial planning, and the UK research funding landscape
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience managing financial change projects in complex environments
• A professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) and at least 5 years post-qualification experience is desirable

Why Join King’s College London:

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape how research finance supports strategy at one of the UK’s most prestigious institutions. In return, King’s offers an excellent benefits package including:

• 30 days of annual leave (plus public holidays)
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Competitive pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Access to learning, development and career progression opportunities
• A strong, values-led and inclusive working culture

For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Megan Hunter at Ivy Rock Partners.

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Financial Planning & Analysis Assistant

Slaughter and May

Posted 7 days ago

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We are recruiting for an Assistant to join our busy Financial Planning & Analysis team within the Finance Department based at the firm’s head office in London. This is an entry-level permanent opportunity.

Primarily this role will work in the areas of Business Intelligence and Financial Reporting and will report to the Senior FP&A Manager. The successful candidate will work with stakeholders across the Business Services teams, including closely with Technology (IT), Pricing & Analytics (P&A) and Business Development (BD).

The role will involve working to an exceptionally high standard as part of a team, communicating with senior management, partners and associate lawyers. The work will often involve innovative thinking and tight deadlines, but will provide the opportunity to engage closely with the business and stretch the successful candidate’s knowledge and capabilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES //

The key responsibilities of this role are set out below and there may be others which are not listed. This role may require some working outside our normal working hours of 9:30am to 5:30pm.

• Preparing and delivering management information to Partners and Business Services leaders, allowing them to make key commercial decisions related to performance at matter, client and legal department level
• Working closely with the Technology team to ensure continued development and implementation of reporting
• Driving efficiencies through automation of existing financial reports
• Understanding law firm metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and explaining these to others across the firm
• Interpretation of key trends to deliver thoughtful commercial insight

CANDIDATE PROFILE //

Candidates for this position must have:

• Educated to degree level (in a relevant finance related subject e.g. Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Accountancy)
• Experience of working in a Professional Services environment is beneficial but not essential
• Experience of using visualisation tools, e.g. Power BI, would be beneficial
• Advanced Excel skills and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word, PowerPoint)
• Team player, with the ability to work in an independent manner when required, but also happy to share knowledge, delegate, and be delegated to
• Highly numerate
• A questioning mind (e.g. the ability to spot quirks in the data and an active desire to rationalize these)
• A keen interest in global affairs / commerce / new technology and how these could impact the legal sector
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to multi-task, keep calm under pressure and work to tight deadlines
• The ability to build strong business relationships with internal clients and the resilience to deal with demanding individuals
• Excellent attention to detail and a good use of grammar
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work to meet demands
• Experience of working in a diverse team whilst fostering an inclusive team culture
• A high level of professionalism and integrity; displays the highest standards of professional ethics

We welcome applications irrespective of race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, belief or marital status.

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Financial Planning & Analysis Assistant

London, London Slaughter and May

Posted 7 days ago

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We are recruiting for an Assistant to join our busy Financial Planning & Analysis team within the Finance Department based at the firm’s head office in London. This is an entry-level permanent opportunity.

Primarily this role will work in the areas of Business Intelligence and Financial Reporting and will report to the Senior FP&A Manager. The successful candidate will work with stakeholders across the Business Services teams, including closely with Technology (IT), Pricing & Analytics (P&A) and Business Development (BD).

The role will involve working to an exceptionally high standard as part of a team, communicating with senior management, partners and associate lawyers. The work will often involve innovative thinking and tight deadlines, but will provide the opportunity to engage closely with the business and stretch the successful candidate’s knowledge and capabilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES //

The key responsibilities of this role are set out below and there may be others which are not listed. This role may require some working outside our normal working hours of 9:30am to 5:30pm.

• Preparing and delivering management information to Partners and Business Services leaders, allowing them to make key commercial decisions related to performance at matter, client and legal department level
• Working closely with the Technology team to ensure continued development and implementation of reporting
• Driving efficiencies through automation of existing financial reports
• Understanding law firm metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and explaining these to others across the firm
• Interpretation of key trends to deliver thoughtful commercial insight

CANDIDATE PROFILE //

Candidates for this position must have:

• Educated to degree level (in a relevant finance related subject e.g. Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Accountancy)
• Experience of working in a Professional Services environment is beneficial but not essential
• Experience of using visualisation tools, e.g. Power BI, would be beneficial
• Advanced Excel skills and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word, PowerPoint)
• Team player, with the ability to work in an independent manner when required, but also happy to share knowledge, delegate, and be delegated to
• Highly numerate
• A questioning mind (e.g. the ability to spot quirks in the data and an active desire to rationalize these)
• A keen interest in global affairs / commerce / new technology and how these could impact the legal sector
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to multi-task, keep calm under pressure and work to tight deadlines
• The ability to build strong business relationships with internal clients and the resilience to deal with demanding individuals
• Excellent attention to detail and a good use of grammar
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work to meet demands
• Experience of working in a diverse team whilst fostering an inclusive team culture
• A high level of professionalism and integrity; displays the highest standards of professional ethics

We welcome applications irrespective of race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, belief or marital status.

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Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Wokingham, South East SherwinWilliamsUk

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permanent

Join our Financial Planning & Analysis team to drive strategic financial insights and support business growth. You'll lead sales reporting, forecasting, and budgeting processes, while delivering impactful analysis to guide decision-making.

What We Offer:

• Strong focus onwork-life balance
• Competitive compensation andcompany bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Career growth in a global, innovative company

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Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Edinburgh, Scotland Robert Half

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permanent

Robert Half is excited to be working with a growing business in its search for a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager.

Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a key role within the organisation, requiring all-round financial and business acumen.

In this dynamic and highly visible role, you will act as a true business partner and support the company's strategic goals, ensuring key financial processes.

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Group Head of Financial Planning & Analysis, Financial Services

Altus Partners

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THE SEARCH:

Altus Partners have been retained by one of the UK’s fastest growing financial services and technology firms. Due to significant growth and private equity investment, they are seeking an experienced and dynamic FP&A professional to join the finance team and lead the FP&A function through a period of transformation and scale. As Head of FP&A, you will take full ownership of planning & analysis and be a key point of contact for senior stakeholders across the business. You will spearhead business planning, budgeting and forecasting, data analysis, robust financial management and provide critical support to growth initiatives, including systems and process improvement.

THE ROLE:

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the company’s objectives and growth plan.

• Data and Insights: Increase the level of business intelligence including building the right KPIs, trends, and forecasts that increase revenue, EBITDA, and cash flow.

• Transformation: Key focus on driving a higher level of output and quality through FP&A, whist ensuring effective processes and controls are implemented.

• Business Partner with business unit leaders to provide financial insights and support strategic initiatives.

• Own long-term financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.

• Develop and maintain complex financial models to project future financial performance and support strategic decision-making.

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the FP&A function.

• Provide strategic financial input to the executive team and private equity investors.

• Support the Head of Finance with data and key MI for the private equity investors, ensuring transparent and timely communication on financial updates, performance reports, and strategic initiatives.

• Monitoring and directing the implementation and execution of business plans (both financial and broader commercial)

• Collaborate cross-functionally to gather and analyse data, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of financial performance.

• Prepare comprehensive reports, dashboards, and presentations to effectively communicate financial analysis and recommendations to executive leadership

THE REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven track record as a Senior FP&A Manager/Head of/AD level FP&A professional of a business with demonstrable growth, broad corporate finance responsibilities and complexity.

• 8 years + PQ experience

• A strong finance education (ACA, ACCA, Chartered Accountant or CIMA qualified) and track record in senior finance roles within growth organisations.

• Experience of working in Financial Services.

• Experience of financial modelling and excellent PowerPoint skills including managing the production of reports to a high standard.

• Advanced knowledge of Excel and experience with financial software

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey financial concepts to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

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Group Head of Financial Planning & Analysis, Financial Services

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THE SEARCH:

Altus Partners have been retained by one of the UK’s fastest growing financial services and technology firms. Due to significant growth and private equity investment, they are seeking an experienced and dynamic FP&A professional to join the finance team and lead the FP&A function through a period of transformation and scale. As Head of FP&A, you will take full ownership of planning & analysis and be a key point of contact for senior stakeholders across the business. You will spearhead business planning, budgeting and forecasting, data analysis, robust financial management and provide critical support to growth initiatives, including systems and process improvement.

THE ROLE:

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the company’s objectives and growth plan.

• Data and Insights: Increase the level of business intelligence including building the right KPIs, trends, and forecasts that increase revenue, EBITDA, and cash flow.

• Transformation: Key focus on driving a higher level of output and quality through FP&A, whist ensuring effective processes and controls are implemented.

• Business Partner with business unit leaders to provide financial insights and support strategic initiatives.

• Own long-term financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.

• Develop and maintain complex financial models to project future financial performance and support strategic decision-making.

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the FP&A function.

• Provide strategic financial input to the executive team and private equity investors.

• Support the Head of Finance with data and key MI for the private equity investors, ensuring transparent and timely communication on financial updates, performance reports, and strategic initiatives.

• Monitoring and directing the implementation and execution of business plans (both financial and broader commercial)

• Collaborate cross-functionally to gather and analyse data, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of financial performance.

• Prepare comprehensive reports, dashboards, and presentations to effectively communicate financial analysis and recommendations to executive leadership

THE REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven track record as a Senior FP&A Manager/Head of/AD level FP&A professional of a business with demonstrable growth, broad corporate finance responsibilities and complexity.

• 8 years + PQ experience

• A strong finance education (ACA, ACCA, Chartered Accountant or CIMA qualified) and track record in senior finance roles within growth organisations.

• Experience of working in Financial Services.

• Experience of financial modelling and excellent PowerPoint skills including managing the production of reports to a high standard.

• Advanced knowledge of Excel and experience with financial software

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey financial concepts to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

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Head of Financial Planning Analysis

Kingston upon Thames, London Investigo

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Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

Location: Kingston, Surrey

Salary: Competitive, with benefits

Sector: Engineering / Global Manufacturing

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially astute and strategically minded Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to join a global leader in technology and automation systems.

With an international footprint spanning Europe, the Americas, and Asia, and a growing annual turnover, this business is in a phase of significant expansion. As part of its ongoing growth, the company is looking for a senior finance professional to lead its FP&A function and play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy and decision-making across the organisation.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this high-impact role offers visibility across the executive leadership team. You will drive strategic insight, lead forecasting and budgeting processes, and provide robust financial analysis to support business performance and growth ambitions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the FP&A function across planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing insight to guide key decisions.
• Champion financial discipline and stakeholder engagement across global teams.
• Own and evolve the enterprise-wide forecasting model, aligning it with business strategy.
• Lead monthly forecasting and performance reporting, partnering with regional and functional teams.
• Drive financial accountability and improve forecasting accuracy across business units.
• Continuously improve FP&A processes, introducing automation, data tools, and agile planning systems.
• Oversee the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) process and scenario modelling.
• Translate long-term strategic plans into actionable budgets with cross-departmental alignment.

About You

You’re a commercially savvy, results-driven finance leader with the ability to influence at the highest levels. Adept at both strategy and execution, you thrive in dynamic environments and bring a passion for improving systems, processes, and outcomes.

Skills:

• Significant experience in a senior FP&A or finance leadership role, ideally within a capital-intensive or complex engineering/manufacturing environment.
• Strong financial modelling and analysis expertise, with a track record of delivering clear, actionable insights.
• Proven ability to lead forecasting and budgeting across multiple regions and functions.
• A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA) with extensive post-qualification experience.
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence in engaging executives and cross-functional partners.

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Head of Financial Planning Analysis

Stanton House

Posted 11 days ago

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Head of FP&A required for a high growth, PE backed, professional services company based in London

£80,000 - £90,000 + bonus and benefits, depending on experience

As the Head of FP&A, you will take ownership of the company’s financial planning and analysis function, playing a key role in shaping the forward-looking financial strategy within a fast-growing, PE-backed business. This role involves rebuilding and owning the financial model, leading the annual budgeting and rolling forecasting processes, and delivering insightful scenario analysis to support strategic decision-making. You will work closely with the CFO, corporate development team, and other stakeholders to translate complex financial data into clear business insights, with a focus on performance metrics and potential acquisition opportunities.

Strong Excel expertise is essential, alongside experience with CRM systems like Salesforce and a passion for leveraging data analytics tools such as Power BI. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team where you will have significant autonomy, contribute to M&A pipeline development, and help drive the company’s growth journey in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Key Requirements:

• Qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification
• Experience with financial forecasting, budgeting, and scenario planning, with a solid understanding of how business performance drivers translate into financial outcomes
• Strong proficiency in Excel, capable of building, improving, and automating complex financial reports and models.
• Strong business partnering skills, able to translate financial data into clear insights for non-finance stakeholders.
• Exposure to or interest in M&A activities, with the aptitude to support pipeline development and scenario analysis related to acquisitions.
• Familiarity with CRM systems like Salesforce and financial systems integration is advantageous but not essential.
• Excellent attention to detail, highly organised, and able to balance ad hoc projects.
• A proactive, strategic thinker with a passion for data analytics and the ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic, evolving business environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and rebuild the financial model of the business, ensuring it accurately reflects current operations and supports strategic decision-making.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and manage a rolling forecast with scenario planning to provide forward-looking financial insights.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial reporting, delivering timely and insightful reports to the CFO, board members, and other key stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with the corporate development team to build and maintain a pipeline of potential acquisition targets, supporting M&A origination activities.
• Utilise advanced Excel skills and emerging analytics tools like Power BI to integrate data from multiple systems (e.g., Salesforce, QuickBooks, Cantata) and enhance business performance analysis.
• Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders, fostering strong business partnering across the organization.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and reporting infrastructure, balancing routine FP&A responsibilities with strategic projects in a fast-paced, PE-backed environment.

If you meet the above-mentioned criteria, please apply below. Due to a high number of applicants, we shall unfortunately be unable to respond to all unsuccessful applicants

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