21 Financial Analysis jobs in London

Are you an experienced finance professional looking to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in a dynamic, strategic role while still getting involved in the hands-on work? If so, we might have just the role for you!

The Altro Group are looking for a Head of FP&A to join the Finance team. The Group FP&A team are financial business partners to the senior managers within the Altro Floors & Walls and Autoglym divisions and are responsible for preparing tailored financial reporting and analysis including monthly management accounts, analysis of business performance, annual budgets and 5-year plans.

This role leads the FP&A team of 6 Management accountants. This is a full time (37.5 hours a week), permanent, hybrid role (minimum of 3 days a week in our Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire HQ)

We are looking for an experienced finance professional with a strong background in FP&A to lead our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will hold a CIMA, ACA, ACCA, or MBA in Finance and have a demonstrated experience in FP&A within a complex, global commercial environment.

You will have a proven track record in managing and optimising financial planning and reporting systems, preparing detailed management accounts, and conducting tailored business performance analysis across areas such as sales, margins, manufacturing, inventory, and working capital.

Your experience with system implementation, such as JDE or similar packages, and complex group financial reporting will be key to driving efficiency and accuracy.

You'll be confident at developing financial models, interpreting data, and providing clear, concise insights for decision-making. With strong interpersonal and leadership skills, you'll manage a talented FP&A team, demonstrate brilliant attention to detail, and proactively solve problems, all while ensuring deadlines and high-quality delivery.

We are pleased to be partnering with Inclusive Employers, who are experts on workplace inclusion. They are the first and leading membership organisation for employers who are committed to prioritising inclusion and creating truly inclusive workplaces.

Enhanced family friendly benefits

Including Maternity, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave.

Holidays

We all need a break, and our holiday entitlement starts at 25 days plus bank holidays. Don't worry if you need a little extra. you can buy some more!

Employee Benefits Hub

Many of us are feeling the pinch at the moment from the rising cost of living. As a result, we have looked into ways in which we can further support employees during these challenging times and we have launched our Benefit Hub to all UK employees which entitles us to exclusive discounts with our retail partners.

Learning and Development

We have a comprehensive programme of in-house training and coaching as well as access to external courses to ensure that you can continue to grow and develop throughout your career with the Altro group.

Pension

A defined contribution pension scheme available for all staff. The minimum contribution level is 4%, which will be matched by the company, however if you wish to contribute a higher level, this will be matched by the company up to 6%, in line with your length of service and the benefit being provided

Life Assurance

Hopefully never needed, but from day one you will be covered by our life assurance scheme which will pay up to four times your annual salary

Occupational Health

We offer occupational Sick Pay and even have an onsite Occupational Health Service available to help get you back on track.

Employee Assistance Programme

A 24-hour helpline to support you through any of life's issues or problems. EAP service is entirely confidential, reliable and as a professional EAP provider, Heath Assured have teams of qualified experts to answer your calls any day, any time. They can support you on the telephone, online or in person; whichever is most suitable and appropriate. Some services are also available for anyone in your household.

Volunteering

In support of our Foundation vision, our wish is for every employee, globally, to give one day per year (the day is paid for by the company), to volunteer for a healthcare related charity/organisation. Just one day, can make a big difference!

Social Events

There are a variety of social events across the group, including the company Christmas party.

Retirement Planning

It might be a long way off, but we know it's not always easy to stop working so we provide advice and support to ease the transition to retirement.

Eye Care

Free eye tests are available for all employees.

Long Service

We offer long service awards to all our employees.

Parking

Don't worry about getting parked.we have free car parking at all our sites.

Additional benefits (depending on your role)

Hybrid Working

Providing flexibility around both home and office working.

Car Allowance

Certain positions with us entitle you to car allowance.

Private Medical Scheme

The type of cover available to you will be dependent on your job.

Are you an experienced finance professional looking to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in a dynamic, strategic role while still getting involved in the hands-on work? If so, we might have just the role for you!

Job Opportunity

The Altro Group are looking for a Head of FP&A to join the Finance team. The Group FP&A team are financial business partners to the senior managers within the Altro Floors & Walls and Autoglym divisions and are responsible for preparing tailored financial reporting and analysis including monthly management accounts, analysis of business performance, annual budgets and 5-year plans.

This role leads the FP&A team of 6 Management accountants. This is a full time (37 .5 hours a week), permanent, hybrid role (minimum of 3 days a week in our Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire HQ)

Company Benefits

Enhanced family friendly benefits

Including Maternity, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave.

Holidays

We all need a break, and our holiday entitlement starts at 25 days plus bank holidays. Don't worry if you need a little extra you can buy some more!

Employee Benefits Hub

Many of us are feeling the pinch at the moment from the rising cost of living. As a result, we have looked into ways in which we can further support employees during these challenging times and we have launched our Benefit Hub to all UK employees which entitles us to exclusive discounts with our retail partners.

Learning and Development

We have a comprehensive programme of in-house training and coaching as well as access to external courses to ensure that you can continue to grow and develop throughout your career with the Altro group.

Pension

A defined contribution pension scheme available for all staff. The minimum contribution level is 4%, which will be matched by the company, however if you wish to contribute a higher level, this will be matched by the company up to 6%, in line with your length of service and the benefit being provided

Life Assurance

Hopefully never needed, but from day one you will be covered by our life assurance scheme which will pay up to four times your annual salary

Occupational Health

We offer occupational Sick Pay and even have an onsite Occupational Health Service available to help get you back on track.

Employee Assistance Programme

A 24-hour helpline to support you through any of life's issues or problems. EAP service is entirely confidential, reliable and as a professional EAP provider, Heath Assured have teams of qualified experts to answer your calls any day, any time. They can support you on the telephone, online or in person; whichever is most suitable and appropriate. Some services are also available for anyone in your household.

Volunteering

In support of our Foundation vision, our wish is for every employee, globally, to give one day per year (the day is paid for by the company), to volunteer for a healthcare related charity/organisation. Just one day, can make a big difference!

Social Events

There are a variety of social events across the group, including the company Christmas party.

Retirement Planning

It might be a long way off, but we know it's not always easy to stop working so we provide advice and support to ease the transition to retirement.

Eye Care

Free eye tests are available for all employees.

Long Service

We offer long service awards to all our employees.

Parking

Don't worry about getting parked. We have free car parking at all our sites.

Additional benefits (depending on your role)

Hybrid Working

Providing flexibility around both home and office working.

Car Allowance

Certain positions with us entitle you to car allowance.

Private Medical Scheme

The type of cover available to you will be dependent on your job.

Essential Skills

We are looking for an experienced finance professional with a strong background in FP&A to lead our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will hold a CIMA, ACA, ACCA, or MBA in Finance and have a demonstrated experience in FP&A within a complex, global commercial environment.

You will have a proven track record in managing and optimising financial planning and reporting systems, preparing detailed management accounts, and conducting tailored business performance analysis across areas such as sales, margins, manufacturing, inventory, and working capital.

Your experience with system implementation, such as JDE or similar packages, and complex group financial reporting will be key to driving efficiency and accuracy.

You'll be confident at developing financial models, interpreting data, and providing clear, concise insights for decision-making. With strong interpersonal and leadership skills, you'll manage a talented FP&A team, demonstrate brilliant attention to detail, and proactively solve problems, all while ensuring deadlines and high-quality delivery.

Creating an Inclusive Environment

We are pleased to be partnering with Inclusive Employers, who are experts on workplace inclusion. They are the first and leading membership organisation for employers who are committed to prioritising inclusion and creating truly inclusive workplaces.

• Lead the development of annual budgets and multi-year financial forecasts.
• Conduct in-depth variance analysis, identifying key drivers and providing commentary on financial performance.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support strategic initiatives, M&A activities, and investment decisions.
• Prepare regular financial reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders.
• Partner with various departments to gather financial data and provide analytical support.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and revenue enhancement.
• Monitor key financial metrics and KPIs, highlighting trends and risks.
• Assist in the preparation of board materials and investor relations communications.
• Support the implementation and optimization of financial systems and processes.
• Provide financial guidance and support to business unit leaders.
• Stay current with accounting standards and financial regulations.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. A Master's degree or MBA is a plus.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, or CFA is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or a related field.
• Proven expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a high degree of accuracy.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial planning software (e.g., Hyperion, SAP BPC).
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate financial concepts to non-finance professionals.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote setting.
• Experience working in a fast-paced corporate environment.
• Proactive and detail-oriented approach to financial analysis.

• Develop, implement, and back-test quantitative trading strategies and risk models.
• Build and maintain sophisticated financial models for pricing, hedging, and valuation.
• Analyze large datasets to identify market trends, patterns, and trading opportunities.
• Collaborate with front-office and middle-office teams to understand business needs and translate them into quantitative solutions.
• Programmatically implement models using languages such as Python, C++, or R.
• Ensure the accuracy, efficiency, and robustness of all developed models.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of risk management frameworks and processes.
• Communicate complex quantitative concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Stay abreast of market developments, regulatory changes, and emerging quantitative techniques.
• Provide quantitative support for new product development and strategic initiatives.

• Master's or PhD degree in a highly quantitative field (e.g., Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Financial Engineering, Computer Science).
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in quantitative analysis within the financial services industry.
• Proven expertise in financial modeling, derivative pricing, and risk management.
• Strong programming skills in Python, C++, or R, with experience in scientific computing libraries.
• Solid understanding of statistical modeling, time series analysis, and machine learning techniques.
• Experience with large-scale data analysis and database technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and logical reasoning abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team.
• Knowledge of financial markets and various asset classes.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.

Assala Energy is a dynamic Oil and Gas Exploration and Production company committed to the sustainable development of its assets in Gabon. We value a collaborative approach, promote diversity, and prioritize safety and integrity in all our operations.

As head of FP&A, you will share and lead the company’s global financial planning and analysis capability, setting the standard for insight, foresight and decision support across the organisation.

This role will be driving excellence in budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning, capital allocation, and executive/board-level reporting. You will be connecting numbers to narrative ; transforming data into a clear and compelling story of both performance to date and road ahead.

By drawing on information from across the business, you will ensure Finance delivers forward-looking insight that enables decision makers to navigate the challenges of a capital-intensive and evolving industry. Your leadership will break down silos by building relationships across teams and geographies, whilst creating single source of truth through robust processes, automation and BI tools. A central part of your mandate is to elevate the financial and analytical capability of the finance teams in London and Gabon, embedding the strong storytelling and data-driven thinking across the function.

You will balance partnering a the most senior levels with diving deep into the detail, ensuring both strategy and execution are equally strong.

Duties & Responsibilities

Strategic & Operational Leadership

• Develop and lead a best-in-class FP&A process that supports both corporate strategy and operational excellence.
• Act as a key advisor to the CFO and Senior Management Team on financial performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Drive a culture of forward-looking, data-driven decision-making across the Finance organisation.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning

• Lead the annual budgeting cycle, ensuring robust assumptions, clarity of drivers, and alignment with strategic priorities.
• Deliver accurate and timely forecasting (short-, medium-, and long-term), including scenario analysis and sensitivity testing.
• Introduce and embed rolling forecasts and planning processes to replace static, backward-looking models.

Performance Management & Reporting

• Drive and instil performance accountability culture ·
• Create a single source of truth for performance reporting, embedding automation, BI tools, and consistent KPIs. ·
• Introduce monthly reporting on the company scorecard.
• Partner with operations, economics, and commercial teams to translate financial results into meaningful insights. ·
• Deliver high-quality monthly management reporting packs and executive dashboards, including commentary, trend analysis, and actionable insights.
  

Investment & Scenario Analysis

• Introduce a robust capital allocation process, providing rigorous analysis and recommendations.
• Lead scenario planning to support decision-making in a volatile and capital-intensive environment.
• Develop frameworks to measure returns on investment and ensure disciplined deployment of capital.
  

Business Partnering & Influence

• Build strong relationships across London and Gabon, ensuring alignment and collaboration across functions and geographies.
• Act as a bridge between Finance, Operations, and the SMT breaking down silos and promoting shared understanding. · Train and mentor Finance teams in financial storytelling, analytical thinking, and use of data tools.

Requirements

• Significant experience in senior FP&A leadership roles within complex, capital-intensive industries (oil & gas, energy, natural resources, or infrastructure preferred).
• Proven track record of building FP& processes and systems, ideally across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong background in corporate finance, scenario planning, and investment analysis.
• Demonstrated success in delivering Board-level reporting, executive insights, and decision support.
• Experience working in emerging markets and joint ventures is highly desirable.
• Team player ‘Can do’ attitude
• Ability to work unsupervised and to a high standard with good attention to detail
• A self-driver who is hard working and committed, reliable and takes
• Resilient and able to adapt to change

The Assembly Finance team is seeking a detail oriented and driven Senior manager, FP&A.

The Senior manager, FP&A role provides an opportunity partner with key stakeholders across the company. In this position, the Senior manager will Support the Senior Director FP&A with responsibility for ensuring the completeness and integrity of forecasts, budgets, tracking performance, managing monthly operating expenses, and using analysis help drive informed decision making.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the Senior Director FP&A and other business leaders to play a crucial role in planning and assessing the company's performance.
• Manage FP&A analyst.
• Contribute to the development of accounting systems, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain client profitability reporting and forecast.
• Work with Senior Director FP&A and business leaders to maintain revenue forecast and pipeline.
• Work with business leaders and senior director FP&A to plan and carry out annual budgeting and quarterly / rolling reforecasting.
• Work with the accounting team to handle monthly, quarterly, and annual closes, ensuring all expenses are recorded accurately and reconciled to forecast.
• Own cash flow forecasting and management for Assembly Europe working with AP, AR and Billing central services to forecast and manage cash flow.
• Drive operational improvements through automation.
• Collaborate with other key stakeholders to monitor performance, identifying & understanding any differences from our budget plans.
• Build and maintain financial reporting packages and dashboards.
• Conduct research and analysis into issues and questions raised by leadership team to inform decision-making
• Partner with cross-functional teams to help optimise business performance, including identifying trends, gaps, insights, and opportunity areas within the business

About Assembly

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Requirements

• ACCA qualified or equivalent
• Prior experience in international, multi-currency environment
• Experience within media or marketing services advantageous
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Understand widely accepted accounting principles and financial concepts.
• Approach tasks with ownership, using analytics to guide decisions and solve problems, rather than just reporting results.
• Seek and implement ways to improve, streamline and automate processes
• Well-organised with strong people skills and ability to evaluate and communicate with Clients and Agency leaders

Benefits

In return for your enthusiasm and expertise, we’ll reward you with an enviable range of benefits that include, 24 days holiday a year (increasing by 1 day/year to a max of 30 with every year of service), a day of birthday leave, early finish Fridays, pension, life assurance, enhanced parental leave and access to perkbox.

Equal Opportunities

Assembly is an advocate for equal opportunity in the workplace. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Social and Environmental Responsibility

At Assembly, we have a responsibility to bring impact into our every day. This means we must always look for ways in which to be conscious citizens in our roles to support society and environmental sustainability. We encourage employees to; be a conscious citizen by actively participating in our organisation's sustainability efforts, help us promote environmentally friendly practices within the workplace, collaborate with community organisations and stakeholders to support initiatives aligned with our company's values, participate in volunteer activities that benefit the community. Employees are also encouraged to make suggestions and evaluate our business practices to identify areas for improvement in social and environmental performance. Employees at Assembly demonstrate commitment to sustainability and inclusivity in their actions and behaviours.

We are working on a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded listed organisation on a permanent basis. The successful applicant will join this organisation at an exciting time as with growth in recent years they are now expanding the Finance team to ensure this continues for many years to come.

This role will be instrumental in implementing its objectives and in turn shaping the future of this innovative and expanding business. Working closely with the team the focus of the role is on technical accounting for the group. You will give key support to the business teams and Group Finance in ensuring they have current technical accounting knowledge to aid decision making while providing advice, influence and challenge on the decisions that drive the group's strategic vision.

This role will suit a high calibre individual with experience in a similar role or someone looking to move into industry from a large practice with the ambition and determination to help drive the long-term growth of this leading organisation. The individual will flourish in a working environment which provides the ideal setting to develop personally and professionally.

Key responsibilities of the Financial Reporting Manager job will include:

• Working closely with your team and the Group Financial Controller to ensure that the monthly consolidation of the Group consolidated results and forecasts are produced to a high standard and in a timely manner
• Providing technical training and updates to the wider finance community
• Giving technical advice on accounting queries arising from finance teams across the businesses
• Production of certain elements of the group accounts, including liaising with the auditors to close out any potential audit issues in a timely fashion
• Ensuring all technical accounting matters are fully researched, clearly and comprehensively documented and (where applicable) agreed with the auditors
• Assist the wider Group Finance team in delivering analysis required for the production of the Group's Annual Report and Accounts

The ideal Financial Reporting Manager will possess the following attributes/skills:

• Degree Calibre
• ACA Qualified
• Sufficient years working knowledge of IFRS and group accounting/reporting
• Excellent analytical and excel skills
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and an aptitude for building relationships across all levels of an organisation and challenge business managers beyond finance on their assumptions.

If you are interested in the role of Financial Reporting Manager please do not hesitate to apply today.

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The role of Accountant - Financial & Reporting in the financial services industry involves preparing accurate financial statements, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and supporting financial reporting processes. This position is based in London and requires someone with a strong background in accounting practices and attention to detail.

Client Details

The employer is a reputable organisation in the financial services sector with a presence in London. They operate as part of a large organisation, offering structured processes and opportunities for professional growth within the accounting and finance department.

Description

• Prepare and review financial statements and reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Support the month-end and year-end financial close processes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable financial regulations and standards.
• Assist in preparing reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyse financial data and provide insights to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with other teams within the accounting & finance department.
• Monitor and reconcile financial accounts to maintain accuracy.
• Contribute to process improvements within the financial reporting function.

Profile

A successful Accountant - Financial & Reporting should have:

• A strong background in accounting and financial reporting within the financial services industry.
• Proficiency in financial regulations and reporting standards.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary in the range of 54000 to 6000 per annum.
• Opportunity to work within the financial services industry in London.
• Exposure to financial reporting processes in a large organisation.
• Supportive and structured working environment in the accounting & finance department.
• Potential for professional growth and development.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as an Accountant - Financial & Reporting, we encourage you to apply today.