Financial Analyst

FINANCE COST ANALYST - 12mth FTC Essential experience: Cost/Expense + reporting/analysis + Financial Services£60,000 - £75,000 + package (incl. 20% bonus)12 month FTC contractOffices: City of London 3 days p/wk, rest WFHPear Talent is representing a rapidly growing Financial Services business who have just completed a record transaction and launched a new 3yr investment platform programme. You'll support the Finance Business Partner on cost management and reporting, as well as providing in-depth analysis to inform new business initiatives (eg. new investment business case). You’ll business partner with senior leaders helping them understand, plan, and take accountability for the costs in their areas.You’ll be expected to be able to quickly gain credibility with senior stakeholders and own key business relationships, as well as demonstrate first class project management and communication skills. Work is often ad-hoc and project based.Key accountabilities: Contribute to the budget and forecast process to drive efficient company growth.Produce excellent cost reporting and tracking of commercial objectives using agreed KPI’s.Manage and develop relationships with the business, helping to facilitate regular dialogue between business areas and Finance.Support the monthly close process for cost accounting/reporting.Provide full lifecycle cost support for change initiatives e.g. new investments and benefit trackingPartner with business leaders to propose cost solutions, deliver presentations and contribute to developing Expense Business Partnering StrategyHelp ensure costs are maintained within agreed budgets and controlledActively contribute to process improvements and other Finance projects.Required experience:The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant ACA, CIMA or ACCA with a strong academic record and previous experience in a similar FP&A, Finance Business Partner or Management Accounting role, ideally including cost/expenses within Financial Services but not essential.Strong communication skills and Finance Business Partnering experienceEstablished knowledge of budgeting and forecasting.Experience of cost management framework and reporting.Understanding of Financial services cost bases.If this isn’t for you but you know someone who’d be interested, then why not confidentially recommend them by clicking here http://peartalent.co.uk/spread-the-word/. We have a fantastic referral scheme up to £1,000*.