Senior Financial Planning Analyst

Robert Walters UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Commercial Financial Analyst to join a PE-backed digital media/technology group in Central London. In this role, you will perform financial planning, analysis, and manage the annual budget process while working closely with senior leadership. Ideal candidates are fully qualified finance professionals with strong analytical skills, and experience in business partnering. This fast-paced position offers room for growth and collaboration across teams in the UK and internationally.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of success in previous roles.
• Exceptional analytical skills and experience in business partnering.
• Familiarity with digital brands or subscriptions is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct month end commentary and analysis for board reporting.
• Manage the annual budget process and presentations.
• Support financial due diligence and strategic projects.
• Perform financial planning and variance analysis.
• Conduct ongoing ad-hoc analysis and financial modelling.
• Collaborate with non-finance teams across the UK and internationally.

Skills

Analytical skills

Business partnering

Financial planning

Education

Fully qualified finance professional

Job description

We are currently partnering with an exciting PE‑backed digital media/technology group - as a result of ongoing investment, they are seeking to recruit a high calibre Commercial Financial Analyst. Based at a fantastic Central London location, you will have the opportunity to work as part of a high performing team, within a fast paced, forward thinking environment.

The role reports into a Commercial Finance Manager and will work closely with senior leadership on an ongoing basis.

This is a 'meaty' and varied Financial Analyst Position, which incorporates financial planning, modelling and commercial finance activities.

Responsibilities

• Month end commentary and analysis in relation to board reporting.
• Manage the annual budget process and any associated presentations.
• Support with financial due diligence and related strategic projects.
• Financial planning and variance analysis.
• Drive ongoing ad‑hoc analysis and financial modelling.
• Add value in terms of broader commercial and strategic finance work.
• Business partnering with non‑finance teams across the UK and internationally.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of success within their careers to date.
• A strong academic record, as well as exceptional analytical skills and business partnering experience.
• Previous experience in subscriptions or a digital brand would be beneficial but is not essential.

We are seeking fully qualified finance professionals for this particular position.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.