Senior Financial Analyst

Moody's Corporation; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join their Commercial FP&A team in London. This role involves analyzing financial data, budgeting, and providing key insights that drive strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial planning and analysis, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams. Join Moody's Corporation and contribute to impactful financial initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis with a commercial mindset.
• Experience with financial modeling and business intelligence tools.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis of FTM and Commercial Scorecard.
• Provide support in preparing quarterly reports and variance analysis.
• Collaborate with local and global teams, fostering strong communication.

Skills

Financial Planning & Analysis

Financial modeling

Business intelligence tools

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CFA qualification (or part-qualified)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Office 365)

Excel (financial modeling)

SAP

Hyperion

Anaplan

Oracle

Job description

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• One Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5FA, GB
  
  

Location(s):

• One Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5FA, GB
  
  

Line Of Business: Finance(FIN)

Job Category:

• Corporate Services
  
  

Experience Level: Experienced Hire

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are-with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways.

If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.

Skills And Competencies

• 3-5 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), with a strong commercial mindset and a track record of delivering insights that drive business decisions.
• Experience with financial modeling and business intelligence tools; familiarity with automation tools such as Power BI, SQL, R, or Python is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial data to senior stakeholders clearly and effectively.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on data accuracy, capable of synthesizing large datasets into meaningful insights and recommendations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (preferably Office 365), advanced Excel (financial modeling), and relevant financial systems (SAP, Hyperion, Anaplan, Oracle, or similar).
• Experience in a multinational corporation or fast-paced, high-growth environment preferred.
• Basic understanding of fundamental accounting principles and financial reporting
• Ability to collaborate effectively across finance and non-finance teams, influencing decision-making at multiple levels.
• Strong willingness to learn new skills, take on challenges, and develop advanced problem-solving capabilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy by cross-checking outputs against multiple data sources and executing recurring processes flawlessly.
• Proactive and positive mindset, able to work independently while fostering collaboration across teams.
• Adaptable to shifting priorities, last-minute changes in deadlines, and evolving business needs.
• Applies analytical skills and problem-solving techniques to identify, assess, and resolve issues efficiently.
• Skilled at handling large volumes of data, synthesizing quantitative and qualitative insights to drive informed decision-making.
• Provides advanced support for business planning processes, forecasting, and strategic deliverables.
  
  

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (essential).
• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CFA qualification (or part-qualified with significant progress) preferred.
  
  

Responsibilities

The Senior Financial Analyst (SFA) is responsible for providing intermediate to advanced support throughout all stages of financial planning and analysis, including business collaboration and cross-functional projects. As a detail-oriented and proactive member of the Commercial FP&A team, the SFA performs a range of tasks, including analysis, budgeting, and reporting. This role requires strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to present financial data and models in a clear and easily understandable format.

• Oversee the reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis of First-Time Mandates (FTM) and the Commercial Scorecard monthly reports, providing key insights for Moody’s Ratings Commercial.
• Provide intermediate to advanced support in preparing quarterly reporting and variance analysis to help identify key focus areas for senior leadership and the Board.
• Provide intermediate to advanced support in managing forecast, budget projections, and adjustments in Moody’s financial reporting systems.
• Collaborate with both local and global teams, maintaining effective communication with the business to foster strong working relationships across the organization.
• Assist in the development of new reporting solutions and identify key focus areas for automation.
• Conduct analysis of financial and commercial KPIs, comparing projected and actual results, and perform detailed research of historical financial data and trends to identify improvement opportunities and provide valuable insights into key drivers.
• Develop and update financial models to support strategic initiatives and critical decision-making through financial projections.
• Collaborate on special projects as assigned by management.
  
  

About The Team

Our Business Planning & Analysis team is responsible for partnering with the Commercial stakeholders in the Moody’s Ratings business. Our team provides valuable insights for Moody’s Ratings Commercial, manages key metrics such as First Time Mandates / Coverage, and enhances key process relating to forecasting/budgeting. By joining our team, you will be part of exciting work in Commercial FP&A in London while interacting with stakeholders across the globe.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody’s Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

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