Senior Financial Analyst

Newstone Talent Solutions Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in London is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst for a 12-month contract. This role involves providing financial guidance, leading budgeting processes, and delivering insights to senior leaders in a dynamic environment. Ideal for finance professionals looking to influence strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA or similar).
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders to provide financial insights.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Conduct detailed variance and trend analysis.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Professional Accounting Qualification

Tools

Excel

Oracle

Job description

Senior Financial Analyst (12 Months Contract)

Location: London (Hybrid Working - 2 days onsite)

Type: Interim/Contract/INSIDE IR35

Salary: £500-£600 per day

We're looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join an FP&A team on a 12 months interim contract. This is a high impact role supporting senior leaders across the tech/IT functions, delivering insight, and analysis at Group level. Based in London, it is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to strategic decision making during a period of change and growth.

The Role

As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will work closely with leaders across tech/IT to provide financial guidance and support key decision making. You will lead budgeting and forecasting activity, deliver meaningful analysis and help shape financial strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders to understand business needs and provide financial insights
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes
• Conduct detailed variance and trend analysis to monitor financial performance and identify areas for improvement
• Develop and maintain robust financial models to support planning and investment decisions
• Produce clear, engaging reports and presentations for senior management
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in financial processes and reporting

About You

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA or similar)
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident using Excel financial modelling and data analysis tools
• Clear and effective communicator, able to engage with non finance stakeholders
• Highly conversant with finance systems - Oracle would be an advantage
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, collaborative environment

This is a great opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys influencing decisions and delivering real value. If you are looking for your next assignment in a dynamic and visible finance role, we'd be pleased to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch to find out more.