Senior Finance Analyst
Application Deadline: 20 June 2025
Department: Finance
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: London
Reporting To: Shamit
Description
Imagine catching criminals before they strike—that’s exactly what Napier’s AI-powered platform does! By analysing transactions and customers in real time, Napier AI’s technology empowers financial institutions to spot suspicious activity, like money laundering, and stops it in its tracks.
Napier AI’s technology works like a digital detective, combining AI with smart analytics to outthink criminals and protect people’s money from becoming criminal proceeds. It’s not just about stopping crime—it’s about making the financial world safer and more trustworthy for everyone.
Collaboration, innovation and wonderful people are just some of the reasons to bring your career to Napier. Our culture is shaped by our core values that promote equality, creativity, and opportunity in everything we do.
The Role: Senior Finance Analyst Belfast or London
Reporting to the Head of FP&A, the Senior Finance Analyst will play a key role in financial planning, forecasting, and analysis to support strategic decision-making. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to develop their career in a high-growth technology business.
What you'll be doing: Senior Finance Analyst
- Support the Head of FP&A in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
- Develop and maintain robust three-statement financial models to support business strategy and decision-making.
- Provide financial analysis and insights on key business drivers, including revenue, costs, and profitability.
- Partner with key business stakeholders across departments to provide financial support and drive performance.
- Assist in pricing analysis, ensuring models support competitive and profitable pricing strategies.
- Prepare regular financial reports and dashboards to provide visibility into business performance.
- Support investment analysis, scenario modelling, and strategic initiatives.
- Enhance financial processes and reporting systems, improving efficiency and accuracy.
- Monitor market trends, competitor performance, and industry benchmarks to provide strategic recommendations.
- Assist with ad-hoc financial analysis and projects as required.
Do you have what it takes?
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; a professional qualification (CIMA, ACA, ACCA) is advantageous.
- 4+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis, preferably within the software, fintech, or AML/compliance sector.
- Strong financial modelling skills, including experience in three-statement financial models.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, with experience in financial analysis and data manipulation.
- Experience with financial systems such as NetSuite and HubSpot, with familiarity in Microsoft Azure cloud portal an advantage.
- Experience in transaction services / M&A working with technology companies
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to provide clear and actionable financial insights.
- Strong business partnering experience, working cross-functionally with commercial, product, and operational teams.
- Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Why Napier?
- Comprehensive private healthcare through AXA covering optical, audio & dental. 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays, with n additional two extra days off: we give every employee their Birthday off, and an additional wellness day too. Dedicated pension plan through Aviva.
- Life Insurance 4x your annual salary.
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave.
- Income protections policy.
- Work from anywhere for up to 1 month.
- Access to our employee wellbeing programme.
- Gym membership discounts.
- Flexibility in work schedules and locations, ensuring a work-life balance.
- This role can be fulfilled either with a hybrid approach or fully in-office – depending on your preference.
- An open and flexible culture that allows you to work in the best way for you.