Strategic Finance Analyst

Vermelo RPO; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Strategic Finance Analyst to join their dynamic Pricing team. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with various teams to provide actionable insights and financial models that support strategic decision-making. Your expertise in commercial finance and strong analytical skills will be essential in building multi-year P&L models and optimizing income. This position offers a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals in a high-impact environment, contributing to the transformation of pricing strategies. If you're passionate about finance and eager to grow your career, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Opportunities for skill development

Dynamic team environment

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial finance or similar roles, including Big 4 Audit.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills for analysis presentation.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain multi-year P&L forecast models for strategic planning.
• Support reporting and monitoring of key Financial and Pricing KPIs.

Skills

Commercial finance experience

Excel skills

PowerPoint skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Excel Power Query

Pivot Tables

Job description

Job Title: Strategic Finance Analyst

Location: Manchester (Hybrid - 2 days per week on-site)

Department: Pricing Team | Reporting to: Head of Strategic Finance

About the Role

Markerstudy Distribution is seeking a Strategic Finance Analyst to join our innovative and fast-paced Pricing team. In this key supporting role, you'll collaborate with teams across Finance, Pricing, and the wider business to help provide actionable insights and financial models that enable smart, strategic decision-making. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders to support the delivery of the Strategic Finance roadmap, help build and maintain multi-year P&L models, and support reporting, analysis, and optimisation initiatives that influence business-wide performance.

About Markerstudy Group

We’re one of the UK’s leading personal lines insurance providers, responsible for:

1. Insuring 5% of private cars, 20% of commercial vehicles, and 30% of motorcycles in the UK.
2. Managing a total premium portfolio of ~£1.2 billion.
3. Powering pricing for household brands including Co-op, Sainsbury’s, Halifax, Saga, Lloyds Bank, O2, and the AA.

We’re investing heavily in cutting-edge technologies, including AI, machine learning, and distributed computing, to build a market-leading pricing capability — and Strategic Finance is a key part of that transformation.

Key Responsibilities

As a Strategic Finance Analyst, you will:

1. Build and maintain multi-year P&L forecast models to support income optimisation and strategic planning.
2. Support reporting and monitoring of key Financial and Pricing KPIs.
3. Assist with income optimisation initiatives and commercial performance analysis.
4. Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to gather inputs and ensure data consistency.
5. Support preparation of materials for monthly strategic meetings with senior stakeholders.
6. Deliver effective presentations of financial data to demonstrate impact of pricing and market changes.
7. Provide ad hoc analysis to support Product Trading Performance.
8. Support the execution of the Strategic Finance roadmap under the guidance of the Head of Strategic Finance.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience:

1. Experience in commercial finance or similar roles, including Big 4 Audit/Transactional Services.
2. Experience working with multiple teams on projects with tight deadlines.
3. Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; capable of creating and presenting analysis to stakeholders.
4. Comfortable building simple financial and data models (e.g., Excel Power Query, Pivot Tables).
5. Strong analytical mindset and keen attention to detail.
6. Financial Services experience is preferred.
7. A qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) preferred, but not essential.

Personal Attributes:

1. Clear communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
2. Self-motivated with a drive to learn and grow.
3. A team player with a logical and structured approach.
4. Curious, professional, and passionate about continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

1. Hybrid working from our Manchester office (2 days per week on-site)
2. Work alongside experienced professionals in a high-impact, commercially focused role
3. Be part of a dynamic and growing team at the centre of pricing transformation
4. Opportunities to develop your skills and build a career in strategic finance
5. Competitive salary and benefits package

*A full job description is available on application.

Markerstudy Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.