Financial Analyst

Salary: Up to £50,000 + Benefits
Location: Central London
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days in the office

Are you a driven Financial Analyst looking to develop your career within an established financial services environment?

We are working with a leading financial institution looking to recruit a Financial Analyst to join its London-based Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong accounting and financial reporting background to gain exposure to financial control, regulatory reporting and management reporting.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the wider UK Finance function, ensuring the accuracy of financial information, maintaining strong financial controls and supporting various reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and substantiation across the UK finance function.
• Complete daily, weekly and monthly reconciliations of finance Nostro accounts.
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of ledger data, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Review financial exception reports and support monthly reconciliation processes.
• Assist with the preparation of regulatory reporting submissions to the Bank of England, FCA and PRA.
• Support prudential monitoring and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Contribute to the preparation of monthly management reporting packs and presentations.
• Assist with intercompany recharges and technical service agreement (TSA) processes.
• Provide support across various tax-related matters, including VAT and corporation tax.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and reporting through technology and automation, including AI-driven solutions.
• Provide general financial control and reporting support to the wider Finance team.

Requirements & Experience

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Previous experience within a finance, accounting or financial control environment.
• Strong Excel skills and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations, ledger maintenance and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work with stakeholders at different levels.
• Highly organised, self-motivated and able to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive approach to improving processes and implementing efficiencies.
• A collaborative team player with a willingness to support the wider Finance function.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of up to £50,000.
• Hybrid working - 3 days per week in the Central London office.
• Opportunity to develop experience across financial control and regulatory reporting.
• Exposure to a broad range of finance responsibilities within an established financial institution.
• Opportunity to contribute to technology-led improvements and automation initiatives.

Interested?

If you're a Financial Analyst looking for your next opportunity within financial services, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.