Financial Analyst

Contract Role Description – Financial AnalystOur Client, an International Bank, requires an interim Financial Analyst to support senior UK Financial staff, particularly the UK Head of Management Information & Financial Governance, in executing local and Group financial control duties, including financial reporting, supervisory reporting, governance, and controls.Key responsibilities include:Preparing and validating underlying data for monthly and quarterly Supervisory Submissions, ensuring accuracy, full support, and timely delivery.Participating in projects to enhance Supervisory Reporting processes using third-party software, collaborating with offshore IT for improved source data.Maintaining and updating procedures for Supervisory Submissions and reporting software.Preparing monthly Variance Analysis to address movement queries from the Local Regulatory Authority.Driving continuous improvement, updates, and automation of controls and processes.Key AccountabilitiesProficient in data manipulation tools (e.g., Pivot Tables) and understanding end-to-end data flow from core banking systems to reporting outputs.Prepare accurate, timely, and fully supported data for Supervisory Submissions.Keep management informed of developments and issues, fostering a “no surprises” culture.Execute efficiency improvements for the role and wider department, including task automation.Anticipate and plan for potential future issues impacting UK Finance.Share knowledge to strengthen the overall control environment.Support other departments in achieving branch objectives and ensuring compliance with the Group Financial Governance Framework.Role Context – Key Deliverables & ActivitiesSupervisory & Local Tax ReportingProduce and submit Local and National Supervisory Authority submissions monthly.Maintain and update procedures for compiling submissions, including software enhancements.Provide cover for the Specialist Reporting Accountant.Resolve queries from internal stakeholders, Group, and Supervisory Authorities.ControlsReview and improve governance and control processes.Drive timely remediation of gaps and enhance the integrity of UK financial information.Monitor internal accounts and analyse internal data.Create, update, and test local departmental policies and procedures.Information TechnologySupport the implementation of new systems and technology, including User Acceptance Testing, training, and business requirement documentation.Reconcile substantial data related to system upgrades and testing.Qualifications & ExperienceEssentialStrong data analytical and IT skills, especially MS Office (Pivot Tables, VBA, scripting).Excellent communication, interpersonal, business awareness, problem-solving, and presentation skills.Minimum 2 years’ experience in banking/financial services performing regulatory and control activities within a finance function.Strong PreferenceExperience with specialised regulatory reporting systems.Part-qualified accounting professionals (ACA/CIMA/ACCA preferred).No requirement for full regulatory training in capital or liquidity reporting for this branch-based role.