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Finance Analyst

City of London Permanent View Job Description
As a Finance Analyst, you will have a solid understanding of accounting principles, financial controls, invoice processing and budgeting, helping the business make informed decisions.The ideal applicant possesses strong excel skills, is a hands-on, analytical individual, with excellent attention to detail and the confidence to manage competing priorities.
  • Join a collaborative finance team, gaining expertise across finance operations.
  • Work within a global banking environment with broad finance exposure.

About Our Client

A global, leading bank with a strong, sustainable reputation within the global financial services sector.

Recognised for its commitment to client excellence, stability, sustainable growth, as well as long-term client relationships.

This role offers the opportunity to join a respected organisation, with international reach, and a collaborative, multi-cultural environment.

Job Description

  • Prepare and analyse financial reports to support decision-making.
  • Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes.
  • Monitor financial performance and identify trends or variances.
  • Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure accurate records and compliance.
  • Support month and year-end close processes.
  • Provide insights on cost optimisation and revenue growth opportunities.
  • Ensure adherence to financial regulations and standards.
  • Complete daily bank account and control account reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
  • Post accounting journals and support financial control activities.
  • Prepare financial reports, reconciliations and supporting analysis to meet deadlines.
  • Support budgeting & cost control.
  • Manage the accounts payable process.
  • Respond to finance queries and liaise with internal stakeholders.
  • Maintain accurate records, procedures and financial documentation.
  • Contribute to process improvements & wider finance projects.

The Successful Applicant

A successful applicant for this role will have:

  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with a willingness to support a collaborative and high-performing finance function.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
  • Basic knowledge of accounting reconciliations and financial controls.
  • Ability to prepare routine reports, analyse vacancies, and maintain accurate supporting records.
  • Understanding of invoice processing and budgetary procedures.
  • A finance-related degree or equivalent relevant experience.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to join a well-established international financial institution.
  • Exposure to a broad range of financial analysis, reporting, and control activities.
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment with experienced finance professionals.
  • Excellent opportunity to develop technical accounting and analytical skills.
  • Competitive salary & bonus package
  • Hybrid working structure
  • Central London office location.



If you're interested in this role, apply now!

Contact
Olivia Green
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7109569
Phone number
+442072692207

Job summary

Job function
Banking & Financial Services
Subsector
Accountancy & Finance
Sector
Financial Services
Where
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Olivia Green
Consultant phone
+442072692207
Job reference
JN-092026-7109569