Senior Financial Analyst & Strategic Forecasting

SteppingStones Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a candidate to lead the financial analysis cycle, mentor junior analysts, and drive budgeting and forecasting processes. The ideal candidate will hold a CFA or similar qualification and a bachelor's degree in business or finance, with strong skills in analytical methodologies and software. This role is pivotal in supporting strategic decision-making and capital deployment evaluation, ensuring the accurate interpretation of financial data.

Qualifications

• CFA, CAIA or equivalent professional qualification is required.
• Bachelors in business, finance, or economics is essential.
• Experience in forecasting and strategic planning is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial analysis cycle and data validation.
• Mentor Junior Analysts on analytical approaches.
• Drive budgeting and forecasting processes.

Skills

Analytical methodologies

Forecasting

Valuation

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics

CFA, CAIA or similar qualification

Tools

Analytical software

Job description

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a candidate to lead the financial analysis cycle, mentor junior analysts, and drive budgeting and forecasting processes. The ideal candidate will hold a CFA or similar qualification and a bachelor's degree in business or finance, with strong skills in analytical methodologies and software. This role is pivotal in supporting strategic decision-making and capital deployment evaluation, ensuring the accurate interpretation of financial data.