Junior Finance Analyst - (Financial Planning & Analysis)

This growing rapidly growing financial planning function is looking for an enthusiastic individual to grow, develop and support a range of financial planning, analysis and reporting activities. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate (Finance, Accountancy or Economics) or AAT professional, looking to take on their first permanent role within financial services and work towards a professional accounting qualification (study support provided).

Purpose of the role

• To assist in all areas of income and cost analysis, forecasting and reporting for the Financial Planning and Analysis Team.
• To assist in the production of the organisations management reporting packs
• Assist in KPI reporting and monitoring
• To assist in trend and sensitivity analysis, forecasting and cost optimisation modelling
• To assist in the production of the organisationas five-year planning and reforecast processes
• To undertake analytical reviews, variance analysis, and commentary on the group P&L
• To maintain broker consensus and assist in market monitoring
• To develop and maintain trusted relationships across the organization whilst ensuring high quality deliverables.

About The Candidate Skills

• Have a passion for finance, economics & business studies
• Educated to degree level with at least 2.1 attainment grade or AAT-qualified
• Have experience through study or prior roles of working with P&Ls and balance sheets
• Proficient in Excel & Powerpoint
• Strong analytical skills
• Demonstrate an inquisitive and questioning mindset
• Willing to study or currently studying for CIMA or ACCA
• Be an excellent communicator both verbally and in the written form
• Be able to adopt a logical and systematic approach to problem solving
• Be flexible and able to adapt within a changing environment
• Be able to prioritise tasks and meet challenging deadlines

Qualifications and experience

• AAT qualified or a degree in accountancy, economics or mathematics with a view towards further study in an accounting professional qualification (study support provided).