Junior Business Analyst

Junior Business Analyst

Full-Time 30000 - 35000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
HJE

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support financial reporting and analysis while improving processes and data quality.
  • Company: Join a luxury private hospital with a commitment to high-quality care and employee development.
  • Benefits: Enjoy 27 days annual leave, private healthcare, gym access, and discounts.
  • Other info: Dynamic team environment with excellent career progression and recognition.
  • Why this job: Kickstart your finance career with hands-on experience and professional qualification opportunities.
  • Qualifications: Degree in finance-related field and proficiency in Excel; data handling experience is a plus.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 35000 £ per year.

We are looking for a Junior Business Analyst to join our Financial Planning & Analysis team, designed to support the delivery of accurate, timely, and insightful financial & activity reporting across the organisation.

This role provides an excellent foundation for a career in finance, offering exposure to core FP&A processes, financial analysis, business partnering and stakeholder reporting.

The successful applicant will have a curious and analytical mindset with a desire to understand the numbers behind the data.

They will also be self‑motivated and able to work independently as well as part of the team, alongside the ability to work with a high level of accuracy and meet tight deadlines whilst managing conflicting priorities.

We are committed to developing and growing our staff, which means the successful applicant will have the opportunity to work towards a professional accountancy qualification (e. g.

AAT, CIMA, ACCA).

Located in leafy St John’s Wood on the Jubilee line, minutes from Central London, our luxury private Hospital has an international reputation for providing the highest quality of care to patients and is unique in that all profits fund our onsite Hospice, St John’s

  • What would be my responsibilities be my responsibilities as a Junior Business Analyst:
  • Maintain and update financial models, templates, and data sets used across the FP&A function, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
  • Support the development and improvement of existing models to enhance efficiency and analytical capability.
  • Work alongside Senior Analysts in improving weekly activity flash reporting and automation of reporting to enable this.
  • Proactively identify opportunities to improve processes and data quality within the team.
  • Manage data inputs from across the business, identifying and resolving discrepancies to maintain data integrity. With a lens on Staff costs.
  • Contribute to the annual budget process by collating, validating, and formatting data submissions.

Am I the right person for this Junior Business Analyst post?

  • Degree (or predicted degree) in a numerate or finance‑related discipline (e. g. Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Business)
  • Experience handling and manipulating data in any capacity (academic, personal projects, or work‑based)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e. g. formulas, pivot tables, data manipulation)
  • Competent in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Power Point, Outlook)
  • Familiarity with AI and LLM tools (e. g. Chat GPT, Claude, Copilot) and an understanding of how they can be applied to improve productivity and analytical workflows
  • Collaborative team player who builds positive working relationships & confident liaising with stakeholders
  • Willingness to learn and take guidance in a fast pace environment

Why work for us?

At our organisation we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment.

As well as ongoing development and training, we offer our employees a wide range of benefits;

  • When you become part of the HJE Family, these are some of the benefits you will receive:
  • Private healthcare scheme worth up to £20,000 per year
  • 27 days annual leave
  • Blue Light Card discounts
  • Interest‑free season ticket loans
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free eye check‑up vouchers with contribution towards lenses
  • Free newspaper and media subscriptions
  • Local Business discounts
  • Discount in our Hospice Charity shop
  • Refer a Friend scheme
  • Free Gym access for all staff
  • Free Cinema Society Membership offering discounted tickets
  • Personal development and training courses
  • Annual events and recognition awards
  • Career progression and increments
  • Free access to staff gym

If you are ready for a new challenge and relish the chance to become part of a successful, forward thinking organisation then we would love to hear from you.

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Junior Business Analyst employer: HJE

Join our dynamic team at a luxury private hospital in St John’s Wood, where we prioritise employee growth and development. As a Junior Business Analyst, you'll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages continuous learning, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare, generous annual leave, and access to personal development courses. With a commitment to excellence and a unique mission of funding our onsite Hospice, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to both financial success and community care.

HJE

Contact Details:

HJE Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Junior Business Analyst

Financial Analysis
Data Manipulation
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office Suite
Analytical Mindset
Attention to Detail
Process Improvement