Senior Financial Analyst

Confidential; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to drive financial planning, analysis, and reporting for revenue, labor, headcount, and data cost tracking in a fast-paced environment. The role is hybrid, based in Canary Wharf, London, with 3 days in the office.

You will own budgeting and forecasting for the International GTM function, monitor variances, develop labor models, and provide actionable insights to leadership. Strong analytics and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics or related field; MBA or CPA/CFA a plus.
• 3–7 years of progressive FP&A experience in a transactional, high-volume service or tech business.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with planning systems and data visualization tools.
• Proven ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Strong understanding of revenue/expense management, labor cost modeling, and data cost tracking.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual budgeting and forecasting process for the International GTM function.
• Monitor actuals vs. budget and forecast, identify variances, and provide explanations to leadership.
• Partner with budget owners to ensure expense discipline and effective resource allocation.
• Develop and maintain labor models aligned with workforce planning and budgets.
• Track headcount by function and location to ensure accuracy against staffing plans.
• Analyze labor cost trends, overtime, and productivity metrics and highlight risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with HR and department leaders to provide data-driven insights on hiring, attrition, and capacity.
• Prepare monthly management reporting packages with insights, KPIs, and recommendations.
• Support annual operating plan, long-range planning, and rolling forecast updates.
• Develop financial models to assess impact of volume changes, pricing, and improvements.
• Partner cross-functionally to improve visibility into cost drivers and align resources with priorities.
• Identify process improvements to enhance forecasting accuracy and reporting speed.
• Leverage financial systems and BI tools to streamline reporting and analysis.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Budgeting & forecasting

Variance analysis

Labor cost modeling

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Analytical rigor

Business acumen

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or economics

MBA or CPA/CFA a plus

Tools

Adaptive Insights

Anaplan

Hyperion

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

The Senior Financial Analyst will play a critical role in managing the financial planning, analysis, and reporting processes for revenue, labor and headcount, and data cost tracking within a highly transactional and complex background screening business. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to translate financial and operational data into actionable insights for executive leadership. The ideal candidate will be adept at working in a fast-paced environment, balancing recurring responsibilities with ad-hoc analysis to support strategic decision-making.

This is a hybrid role (3 days per week) in our Canary Wharf office location in London.

Revenue Management & Analysis

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual budgeting and forecasting process for the International GTM function
• Monitor actuals vs. budget and forecast, identify variances, and provide clear explanations to leadership.
• Partner with budget owners to ensure expense discipline and effective resource allocation.

Labor & Headcount Tracking

• Develop and maintain detailed labor models that align with workforce planning, departmental budgets, and operational needs.
• Track headcount by function, location, and status (FTE, contractor, etc.) to ensure accuracy and alignment with approved staffing plans.
• Analyze labor cost trends, overtime, and productivity metrics, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with HR and department leaders to provide data-driven insights on hiring, attrition, and organizational capacity.

Reporting, Forecasting & Decision Support

• Prepare monthly management reporting packages with insights, KPIs, and recommendations for improvement.
• Support annual operating plan, long-range planning, and rolling forecast updates.
• Develop financial models to assess the impact of volume fluctuations, pricing changes, and operational improvements.
• Partner cross-functionally to improve visibility into cost drivers and align resources with strategic priorities.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance forecasting accuracy, reporting speed, and data integrity.
• Leverage financial systems (e.g., Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, Hyperion, or similar) and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to streamline reporting and analysis.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and company policies.
• Evaluates key business challenges; directs the development of new or improved solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA/CFA a plus.
• 3–7 years of progressive experience in FP&A, preferably in a transactional, high-volume services or technology business.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with enterprise planning systems and data visualization tools.
• Proven ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Strong understanding of corporate revenue or expense management, labor cost modeling, and vendor/data cost tracking.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner effectively across functions and levels.
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical Rigor – Demonstrates deep analytical capabilities and problem-solving skills.
• Business Acumen – Understands operational drivers in a high-volume, complex transactional environment.
• Collaboration – Builds trust and works effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Results Orientation – Focuses on delivering high-quality work that drives better decisions.
• Adaptability – Comfortable navigating changing priorities and business conditions.