MI Analyst (financial Planning & Analysis)

Royal London Group; Wilmslow; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mutual life and pensions company in the UK is seeking an MI Analyst (Financial Planning & Analysis) to deliver key financial insights. You will play a pivotal role in supporting business partners with high-quality analysis and strategic recommendations. The ideal candidate will have a professional qualification and strong analytical skills. This role offers a hybrid working model and a range of benefits, including a generous leave policy and a robust pension scheme.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Up to 14% employer matching pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Inclusion, diversity and belonging initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate complex financial matters clearly.
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders and presenting insights.
• Previous experience in FP&A or commercial finance.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and forecast cycles, ensuring timelines are communicated.
• Prepare reporting and review key financial data to interpret results.
• Present insights to senior stakeholders to inform business decisions.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Communication of complex financial matters

Engagement with senior stakeholders

Organizational and planning skills

Problem-solving approach

Knowledge of financial performance drivers

Collaboration

Education

Professionally qualified (ICAS, ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Job Title: MI Analyst (Financial Planning & Analysis)

Contract Type: Permanent

Locations: Edinburgh or Alderley Edge

Working Style: Hybrid (50% home / office)

Closing Date: 13 November 2025

Join our Group Finance team as an MI Analyst (Financial Planning & Analysis) and play a pivotal role in delivering key financial insights that drive business performance. As part of our Financial Planning & Analysis team, you will support business partners and senior leaders with high‑quality analysis, reporting, and strategic recommendations.

About the role

• Support the planning and forecast cycles, working with stakeholders across the business to gather inputs, validate assumptions, and ensure timelines are communicated and adhered to.
• Prepare actuals reporting and review key financial data to interpret results and deliver insightful analysis at executive and board level.
• Present insight and analysis to senior stakeholders outside Finance and to users of cost data within Finance to inform business decisions.
• Work with the Finance Business Partners and Senior Cost Managers, providing a point of engagement into Group Finance for any queries arising from analysis.
• Maintain and improve financial models to improve accuracy and integrity of outputs and identify opportunities to streamline processes.
• Liaise with key Finance areas and wider business areas to understand the key drivers for the information and provide appropriate challenge.
• Take the lead in identifying areas for improvement and continuously improve key processes for controls, effectiveness, and efficiency.
• Perform control self‑assessments and retain control evidence, reporting deficiencies to the Finance Manager.

About you

• Professionally qualified (ICAS, ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate complex financial matters clearly.
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders and presenting insights.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills, with a proactive approach to problem‑solving.
• Previous experience in FP&A or commercial finance.
• Knowledge of data processes and financial performance drivers, ideally within Financial Services and/or UK Life and Pensions.
• Experience with financial planning and reporting systems (e.g., Oracle).
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Collaborative, forward‑thinking, and committed to continuous professional development.

About Royal London

We’re the UK's largest mutual life, pensions and investment company, offering protection, long‑term savings and asset management products and services.

Our Benefits

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Up to 14% employer matching pension scheme.
• Private medical insurance.
• Inclusion, diversity and belonging – we celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London.