Strategy Analyst - Public Services

Freshminds Interim; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A market leader in business services is seeking a Strategy Analyst to support strategic initiatives. You will work closely with the CFO's Chief of Staff, providing high-quality insights during a critical transition. Responsibilities include building financial models, developing presentations, and driving growth initiatives. Required qualifications include 2-4 years of experience from consulting and strong analytical skills. The position starts on January 15, 2026, and offers a day rate of £400 to £500, with the potential for extension.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience from a consulting firm.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel modelling capability.
• Background in finance, banking or due diligence.

Responsibilities

• Build detailed financial models and support analytical workstreams.
• Develop board and regional review presentations with clear storytelling.
• Drive strategic initiatives focused on growth, commercial performance and transformation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel modelling

Storytelling

Collaboration

Public sector experience

Job description

A PE-backed market leader in the business services sector is seeking a Strategy Analyst to join the team for an initial two-month period. You will work closely with the Chief of Staff to the CFO to support strategic initiatives focused on commercial growth, process improvement and transformation. The objective of the project is to deliver high-quality analysis and insights that inform leadership decisions during a critical transition period.

Responsibilities

• Build detailed financial models and support analytical workstreams
• Develop board and regional review presentations with clear storytelling
• Drive strategic initiatives focused on growth, commercial performance and transformation
• Collaborate across teams to support PMO and process improvement projects
• Provide insights for leadership and contribute to strategic decision-making

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience from a consulting firm
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel modelling capability
• Background in finance, banking or due diligence
• Experience in private equity and/or transformation projects preferred
• Ability to create compelling narratives and presentations for senior stakeholders
• Comfortable working in a low-margin, business services environment
• Public sector experience advantageous
• Self-starter who can own initiatives and work collaboratively across teams

Details

• Start date: January 15 2026
• Duration: 2 months, with potential to extend to 6 months or become permanent
• Day rate: £400 - £500 LTD
• Location: London