Senior Finance Analyst in London

The Senior Finance Analyst holds a vital role within the Financial Planning & Analysis function, bringing both technical mastery and the relational intelligence required to support a complex, evolving organisation. Beyond delivering precise analysis, the role offers perspective, discernment and a deep understanding of the business, ensuring financial insight becomes a meaningful guide rather than a static output. At the heart of the mission is true business partnership. The Senior Finance Analyst builds trusted relationships cross-functionally, listening closely, adapting with agility and developing a nuanced understanding of each stakeholder’s world; their challenges, ambitions and operational realities. Through empathy, influence and clarity, the role translates financial information into guidance that is practical, actionable and aligned with positive business outcomes. This is a role for someone who can positively influence, manage expectations thoughtfully and offer advice that inspires confidence.

Working collaboratively with Accounting, operational leaders and project teams, the Senior Finance Analyst strengthens the financial framework of the UK & Ireland region. By shaping meaningful indicators, refining reporting practices and nurturing continuous improvement, the role ensures that numbers are not only accurate but genuinely useful. With curiosity, humility and a sense of collective purpose, the Senior Finance Analyst elevates financial understanding across the organisation, contributing to sustainable growth and shared success.

Key responsibilities

• Lead monthly reporting for operating and capital expenditure, delivering accurate variance analysis, performance insights and clear, stakeholder‑focused recommendations that support practical decision‑making.
• Maintain and enhance dashboards, KPIs and analytical tools to strengthen business visibility, using reporting systems, automation and operational efficiencies to provide insight that is both rigorous and accessible.
• Conduct deep‑dive analysis on cost drivers, investment performance and operational trends, offering interpretation that reflects a strong understanding of stakeholder needs and business context.
• Take ownership of month‑end and quarterly close activities; including accruals, reclasses and cost‑centre reviews, ensuring accuracy, clarity and timely delivery.
• Prepare and report data for Magnitude and SAP closing packs, ensuring alignment with Group requirements and supporting transparent communication.
• Construct and assemble data for forecasting and budgeting cycles, ensuring accuracy and relevance for business partners.
• Build robust financial models to support scenario planning, working closely with stakeholders to challenge assumptions, refine forecasts and improve planning accuracy through collaborative insight.
• Drive improvements in planning processes, enhancing efficiency, clarity and stakeholder engagement.
• Provide quantitative and qualitative support to budget holders, offering tools, training and guidance that build confidence and financial capability.
• Act as a trusted business partner to operational leaders, project managers and the Accounting team, translating financial insights into clear, practical guidance that supports informed decision‑making.
• Collaborate across functions; including Communications, Real Estate and Operations, to strengthen cost discipline, financial governance and reporting efficiency.
• Identify, share and implement best practices to enhance FP&A processes, tools and reporting frameworks.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including automation, process optimisation and reporting enhancements that support evolving business needs.
• Play an active role in training, coaching and developing finance team members and business partners, strengthening financial capability across the organisation.
• Support internal and external audit requirements, ensuring compliance with financial policies and maintaining a strong control environment.

Qualifications and Experience

• Professionally qualified (CIMA, ACA, ACCA or international equivalent) with 3+ years’ experience in financial analysis, performance management and business modelling within a complex organisation.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills, with confidence interpreting complex data, building robust models and communicating insights with clarity and influence.
• Proven experience supporting planning, budgeting, reforecasting and monthly closing cycles.
• Comfortable collaborating across a large organisation, using insight, credibility and sound judgement to influence and inspire positive change.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong cross‑functional relationships and act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders.

Competencies

• Balances rigour with pragmatism, maintaining precision while offering guidance that is practical and business‑focused.
• Strong organisational skills and effective time management, able to navigate pressure and tight deadlines with composure.
• Demonstrates ownership, accountability and pride in delivering high‑quality work.
• A self‑starter and problem solver, comfortable with complexity, change and evolving priorities.
• Communicates with clarity, tact and empathy, adapting style to different audiences and fostering warm, constructive collaboration.
• Motivated by continuous improvement, seeking more effective processes, tools and insights.
• Brings a collegiate mindset, sharing knowledge generously and supporting the development of colleagues and business partners.
• Displays professionalism, integrity and a genuine commitment to collective excellence.