Finance Associate
London
MUST WORK WITHIN FINANCIAL SERVICES
About the role
We're looking for a talented and commercially minded Finance Associate to join our Group Finance team. This is a broad, high-impact role that sits at the heart of our financial planning and analysis function — working closely with senior leadership on everything from management reporting and budgeting to strategic projects and M&A.
If you're a qualified accountant looking to move beyond the month-end cycle and into a role with real strategic influence, this is the opportunity for you.
What you'll be doing
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual management reporting, including board and executive materials
- Build and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning
- Analyse performance versus budget, with clear commentary for senior stakeholders
- Develop dashboards and reporting tools that track performance against strategic objectives
- Support M&A activity — financial modelling, due diligence, synergy tracking, and post-completion analysis
- Assist in preparing investor and stakeholder materials, including performance summaries and presentations
- Monitor cash flow and track future funding requirements
What we're looking for
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Solid background in FP&A, corporate finance, or financial analysis
- Strong financial modelling skills and advanced Excel proficiency
- Proven experience preparing management accounts, budgets, and forecasts
- Clear communicator who can present complex analysis to non-finance audiences
- Self-starter who thrives under pressure and can juggle multiple priorities
Nice to have
- Experience in UK financial services or familiarity with regulatory capital requirements
- MI dashboard and data visualisation experience
- M&A or financial due diligence transaction experience
