Senior Finance and Strategy Analyst

JC Talent Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JC Talent Solutions is seeking a Senior Finance & Strategy Analyst for a high-growth UK insurance group. You will work with the Head of Finance to drive financial planning, modelling and strategic analysis, linking commercial decisions to financial outcomes.

Beyond traditional FP&A, you will engage in acquisitions, investment decisions and growth initiatives, with exposure to senior leadership and the Board.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification or strong equivalent background in finance.
• Experience in FP&A, strategic finance, corporate finance, or transaction services.
• Strong financial modelling with integrated three-statement models, forecasting and scenario analysis.
• Ability to translate complex financial information into clear, commercially relevant insights.
• Excellent Excel skills and understanding of cash flow and performance drivers.

Responsibilities

• Financial modelling and strategic planning – develop and maintain integrated models, five-year plan, scenario analysis and sensitivity modelling.
• FP&A and business performance – support budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis with insights into drivers.
• Commercial and strategic analysis – evaluate opportunities, investments and strategic initiatives.
• M&A and growth – support financial analysis for acquisitions, integration and growth strategy.
• Debt and financing – support covenant calculations, leverage analysis and financing schedules.
• Board reporting – contribute to high-quality financial information for senior leadership and the Board.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial mindset

Stakeholder management

Excel proficiency

Financial interpretation

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

An exciting opportunity to join a highly successful and ambitious insurance business.

I'm working with a highly successful UK insurance group that has experienced significant growth in recent years.

The business has ambitious plans for the future and continues to invest in its people, systems and infrastructure to support the next stage of its development.

As the business continues to grow, we're looking for a commercially minded Senior Finance & Strategy Analyst to join the Group Finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys getting behind the numbers, understanding what drives business performance and using financial analysis to influence decisions.

Importantly, this isn't a traditional reporting-focused finance role. Alongside financial planning and forecasting, you'll gain exposure to acquisitions, investment decisions, strategic initiatives and the financial considerations involved in growing a successful business.

The opportunity

Working closely with the Head of Finance, with exposure to the CFO and senior leadership team, you'll play an important role in supporting the financial and strategic direction of the business.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Financial modelling and strategic planning – Developing and maintaining integrated financial models, including the five-year financial plan, scenario analysis and sensitivity modelling.
• FP&A and business performance – Supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial performance analysis, providing meaningful insights into the drivers of business performance.
• Commercial and strategic analysis – Evaluating business opportunities, investment decisions and strategic initiatives, helping senior stakeholders understand the financial implications of different options.
• M&A and growth – Supporting financial analysis associated with acquisitions, business integration and the wider growth strategy.
• Debt and financing – Supporting debt covenant calculations, leverage analysis, financing schedules and reporting requirements.
• Board reporting – Contributing to high-quality financial information, analysis and presentations for senior leadership and the Board.

About you

We're looking for someone with strong analytical skills, commercial curiosity and the confidence to challenge assumptions and contribute to business decisions.

You’ll ideally bring:

• A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), or a strong equivalent background in finance.
• Experience in FP&A, strategic finance, corporate finance, transaction services or a similarly analytical finance role.
• Strong financial modelling skills, ideally including integrated three-statement models, forecasting and scenario analysis.
• The ability to interpret complex financial information and translate it into clear, commercially relevant insights.
• Excellent Excel skills and a good understanding of financial statements, cash flow and business performance drivers.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with senior finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• A proactive approach, intellectual curiosity and a genuine interest in understanding how businesses grow.

Experience within a fast-growing or acquisitive business would be particularly interesting, although it's not essential. Previous insurance industry experience isn't required.

More importantly, we're looking for someone who combines strong technical capability with commercial thinking and the ambition to develop their career.

Why consider this opportunity?

A successful business with ambitious plans

Join an established insurance group with a strong track record of growth and an exciting strategy for the future.

More than traditional FP&A

Gain exposure to strategic planning, acquisitions, investment analysis and commercial decision-making alongside core financial planning responsibilities.

Excellent senior leadership exposure

Work closely with the senior finance team, and gain visibility of decisions being made at the highest levels of the business.

A genuine opportunity to develop

The breadth of the role and continued growth of the business provide an excellent platform for someone looking to progress towards broader finance leadership or strategic finance responsibilities.

An opportunity to make an impact

Join a business where your analysis, ideas and recommendations can genuinely contribute to decisions and future performance.