Date: 21 Aug 2025Sector: FINANCE / ACCOUNTINGType: PermanentLocation: LondonSalary: 65000 - 80000 per annumEmail: duncan@taylorjamesresourcing.comRef: db210825 We are looking for a commercially minded and analytically driven FP&A Accountant to join a Global Broking finance team. Based at their City of London head office, this role offers an opportunity to shape and elevate their financial reporting, forecasting, and commercial insight capability. This is an office based role 4 days in the office and 1 from home. Professional finance qualification (CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Experience in FP&A, commercial finance or management reporting roles. Solid understanding of financial principles, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with non-financial stakeholders. It is highly preferred you have worked within in a trading, brokerage or market driven business (e.g. shipping, commodities, financial services). Familiarity with Workday. Exposure to integrating financial and operational data for insight. Including introducing structured forecasting and enhancing insight into business performance through better data utilisation. The ideal candidate will have strong technical reporting skills—especially in Power BI and Excel—paired with a commercial mindset and the ability to engage credibly with brokers, market analysts, and divisional MDs. Reporting and insighto Build reporting tools that combine ERP data (Workday), billing systems and bespoke broking platforms to generate commercial insight.o Enhance and automate monthly reporting using Power BI, transitioning from Excel-based outputs to dynamic dashboards.o Partner with divisional heads and business development teams to analyse and explain key business drivers, trends and performance. o Develop models and structures to improve visibility of future performance, despite market variability. o Act as a financial advisor to the business, challenging assumptions and supporting commercial initiatives with robust analysis.o Collaborate with embedded market analysts to combine internal and external intelligence. Systems and process improvemento Identify opportunities to better leverage Workday and other internal tools for data extraction and financial analysis.o Support wider finance transformation and data governance initiatives.o Contribute to the professionalisation of financial processes and controls in a rapidly evolving commercial environment. Strategic projects and expansiono Support M&A activity or new business initiatives.o Report and evaluate on strategic or ad-hoc projects related to regional growth, restructuring or system upgrades.
Financial Planning and Analysis Reporting Accountant in London employer: Taylor James Resourcing
As a leading Global Broking firm based in London, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that values collaboration and innovation. Our hybrid working model allows for flexibility, enabling employees to balance their professional and personal lives effectively while benefiting from continuous growth opportunities through hands-on experience and mentorship within a supportive team environment. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that prioritises employee development and offers competitive remuneration alongside a comprehensive benefits package.
