Senior Strategic Finance Associate

Black Ties Group Inc.; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Strategic Finance Associate to drive financial analysis and strategic decision-making in the UK. This role involves collaborating with leadership, optimizing costs, and providing actionable insights to enhance business outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial acumen and analytical skills, with a proven track record in strategic finance within a high-growth environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in strategic finance, FP&A, or similar.
• Strong problem-solving skills and mindset for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analyses to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support monthly forecasting and annual planning.
• Build and maintain financial models for decision-making.

Skills

Financial Acumen

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Professional qualifications like ACA

Job description

Our Purpose

At Xero, we’re here to help you supercharge your business. We do this by automating routine tasks, surfacing actionable insights, and connecting businesses with the right data, advisors, and apps. When that happens, we’re not only making life better for small businesses, but also building a stronger economy that can change the world.

As a Senior Strategic Finance Associate, you’ll leverage your strong financial, analytical, and communication skills to become the go-to expert on financial and commercial matters for the UK region. Xero is growing, and you will be a key driver of this momentum. You’ll be involved in key decision-making and providing strategic direction for the business. This role is critical in focusing resources and investments in the right areas to achieve outcomes in the UK, one of Xero’s most important markets.

What you’ll do

1. Strategic Decision Making: Work independently on various projects, helping teams assess the financial and commercial impact of new initiatives and building strong business cases for regional and global leadership review.
2. Financial Analysis & Insights: Conduct analyses and synthesize data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities across the full P&L. Present clear, actionable insights to stakeholders.
3. Planning & Forecasting: Support monthly forecasting and annual planning, providing visibility to regional leadership on business direction.
4. Cost & Efficiency Management: Monitor and optimize costs by ensuring proper recording of spend, identifying improvement areas, and supporting initiatives that balance revenue growth with efficiency.
5. Financial Modelling & Reporting: Build and maintain models to evaluate scenarios, inform business cases, and generate timely reports for decision-making.
6. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with regional leadership and other teams to align financial goals, communicate insights, and respond to information requests.
7. Team Collaboration: Partner with senior members of the finance team to deliver key activities and foster a culture of continuous improvement and learning.

Success looks like

• Providing accurate, timely financial information that drives strategic decisions.
• Understanding key business drivers and adding value.
• Building strong relationships across the organization as a trusted financial partner.
• Fostering a high-performing, collaborative team environment.

Critical competencies

• Financial Acumen: Strong expertise with the ability to link financial insights to business strategy.
• Analytical & Storytelling Skills: Ability to analyze complex data, derive insights, and communicate effectively.
• Proactivity & Results Focus: Self-starter capable of prioritizing, meeting deadlines, and delivering results in a fast-paced setting.
• Stakeholder Management: Effective collaboration skills for working with regional leaders and stakeholders.
• Team Player: Comfortable working across levels and contributing to a supportive environment.

Experience

• Relevant Finance Experience: 3-5 years in strategic finance, FP&A, or similar, ideally in a high-growth tech or SaaS company.
• Analytical Rigor: Strong problem-solving skills and a mindset for continuous improvement.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related; professional qualifications like ACA, CFA, CPA preferred.
• Proven Track Record: Experience in financial modeling, influencing leadership, and driving strategic financial outcomes.