Financial Analyst

We're hiring a Financial Analyst, this role is exciting, fast-moving and plays a key role in the continued success of the organisation. If you're passionate about systems and financial data and enjoy financial analysis, where you can make a real difference, and can see the direct impact your contributions can bring to an organisation, then this role is for you.

About the role

• Preparing annual budgets, quarterly forecasts and longer-term financial plans for designated directorates.
• Producing monthly management accounts, reviewing financial performance, investigating variances and identifying key cost drivers.
• Delivering accurate and insightful management information, highlighting trends, risks and opportunities to stakeholders.
• Developing and maintaining financial models to support forecasting, scenario planning, business cases and strategic decision-making.
• Partnering with budget holders and senior managers to provide financial advice, challenge assumptions and support effective decision-making.
• Producing detailed financial and performance analysis to support operational and strategic initiatives.
• Supporting major projects and organisational change initiatives through financial modelling, analysis and ongoing performance monitoring.
• Preparing year-end information for designated directorates and contributing to the production of the annual report and accounts.
• Supporting the development and effective use of financial planning, budgeting and forecasting systems.
• Coordinating the financial aspects of the HCPC's efficiency programme, including target setting, profiling, validation and reporting of savings delivered.

Person Specification

• Proven experience in Management Accounts, preparing budgets, financial planning and analysis, forecasting, management reporting.
• Full or Part Qualified Accountant/Working towards Accountancy Qualification (ACCA, CIMA)
• Strong financial modelling skills, with the ability to build, maintain and interpret financial models that support planning and decision making.
• Advanced analytical skills, including the ability to identify trends, understand performance drivers, evaluate scenarios and provide practical recommendations.
• Strong Excel skills, including experience with modelling, forecasting and analysis of large datasets.
• Experience using financial planning systems to support budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and performance analysis would be advantageous.
• Demonstrable experience of translating complex financial information into clear, concise insights for non-financial stakeholders.
• Experience of business partnering with senior managers and influencing decision-making through data-driven analysis.

Further information on this role is detailed in the job description and person specification.

Rewards and Benefits

• 30 days holiday + bank
• 8% employer pension contribution
• enhanced employee assistance and lifestyle rewards
• free online 24/7 GP
• Ongoing training and professional membership support

Location

Hybrid working with a minimum attendance of 1-2 days a week at our office in London

Closing Date

Monday 7th September (all vacancies close at 1pm)

Interview Date

Wednesday 23rd September*
*If you are successful in your interview, you will also be required to complete an assessment

Important Information Candidates must:

• Permanently reside in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
• Agree to HCPC's hybrid working policy, requiring a minimum attendance of 1-2 days each week in the London office, with additional days as required.
• Provide original document checks, as part of pre-employment screening.
• Complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) criminal record check.

The HCPC's vision is to be recognised as an actively anti-discriminatory organisation that upholds and promotes best practice in equality, diversity and inclusion and an active ally for change. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to join the HCPC. Please refer to the HCPC's Behavioural Standards Framework.