Strategic Finance Analyst - 6 Month FTC - Immediate start

AlixPartners; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in London seeks a detail-oriented finance professional to support the EMEA Strategic Finance team. This role includes delivering financial reporting, assisting with budgeting and forecasting, and monitoring key performance indicators. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a STEM field, strong analytical and communication skills, and prior experience in finance or professional services. A hybrid work model is adopted to enhance work-life integration.

Benefits

Market-leading health benefits

Flexible time-off policies

Financial and retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and analytical abilities to effectively articulate insights.
• Previous experience in a finance-focused role handling performance analysis and budgeting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate financial reporting and analysis for decision-making.
• Monitor KPIs to identify trends and highlight variances.
• Assist with forecasting and budgeting processes.

Skills

Strong Microsoft Office skills

Analytical thinking

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in a STEM area or quantitative subject

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

At AlixPartners we solve the most complex and critical challenges by moving quickly from analysis to action when it really matters; creating value that has a lasting impact on companies, their people, and the communities they serve. By understanding, respecting, and honouring the needs of our employees, clients, and communities, AlixPartners actively promotes an inclusive environment. We strongly believe in the value that diversity brings to our experiences and are committed to the perpetual enhancements of initiatives, policies, and practices. We hold ourselves accountable by providing the space for authenticity, growth, and equity for everyone.

AlixPartners has embraced a hybrid work model to provide flexibility and support our employees' work-life integration. Our hybrid model combines a mix of in‑person (at client site or AlixPartners office) and remote working.

What you'll do

The position will report to the EMEA Strategic Finance Director and will provide support to the Strategic Finance team based across the region. The team is fundamental in providing support to the EMEA leadership team, including the EMEA Business Unit Leaders and the EMEA Head of Operations.

This role is integral to forecasting, reporting to the region's leaders, and deeper analysis of the underlying performance of the firm. You can expect to be fully immersed in the budgeting and forecasting processes for EMEA and assist in driving continuous improvements across these areas whilst responding to requests for ad hoc analysis.

• Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting to the EMEA Business Unit leaders, including to the co-heads of the region. You will provide insightful analysis and actionable recommendations to support decision‑making.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends, highlight variances, and proactively flag potential risks or issues.
• Assist with the monthly forecasting and annual budgeting cycles through the preparation of relevant data and reports, as well as ensuring the smooth execution and reconciliation of system entry.
• Perform ad hoc reporting, forecasting, and financial modelling to address specific business needs beyond the standard reporting cycle.
• Partner with the Strategic Finance Business Partners to identify opportunities for business performance improvement and process optimisation.
• Collaborate with other corporate services functions to align reporting processes and outputs, reducing inconsistencies and improving clarity for EMEA leadership.

This description is not designed to encompass a comprehensive listing of required activities, duties or responsibilities.

What you'll need

• A degree in a STEM area or any subject with a strong quantitative focus.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills essential, in particular Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• High level of business acumen. A numerate and analytical thinker who can articulate themselves effectively will be a good fit for this role.
• Proven organisational skills and attention to detail with the ability to work independently on complex assignments.
• Prior experience in a professional services business and a matrix organisation would be beneficial. Alternatively, experience within an FP&A / finance focused role where you have been responsible for performance analysis, forecasting, and budgeting is also desirable. This will be ideally gained within a medium to large business with complex operations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You will be required to produce insightful analysis for a broad audience, as such it is essential your written and verbal communication skills are of a high standard.
• Strong interpersonal skills, proactive, self‑motivated, logical, and objective.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Additional languages will be an asset.
• Willingness to work outside of normal business hours, and in particular as unique projects/needs arise.
• Ability to work full time in an office and remote environment.
• Must become familiar with, and promote and abide by, our Core Values as defined by the AlixPartners' Code of Conduct and foster an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organisation.

The firm offers market‑leading benefits that provide flexible options to support our employee's needs including health benefits to help prioritise their physical and emotional well‑being, time‑off policies to help to recharge and financial/ retirement benefits that offer income protection and support long‑term planning.

The benefit type and level differ per location.

AlixPartners is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other characteristics, race, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status or status as an individual with disability.