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Research Credit Analyst, European Consumer/Retail/Services
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Research Credit Analyst, European Consumer/Retail/Services
Requisition ID: 48411 Business Unit: Fitch Solutions Category: Credit Analysis & Research Location: London, GB Date Posted: Jul 22, 2025 CreditSights is currently seeking a Research Credit Analyst, European Consumer/Retail/Services, based out of our London office.Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, CreditSights continues to offer award-winning, unbiased research on global credit markets, empowering clients to make informed investment decisions. With offices in New York, London, Singapore, Glasgow, Denver, and Charlotte, we serve a diverse global institutional client base, including banks, investment advisors, mutual funds, and hedge funds. As a leading voice in credit research, our expert insights are featured in top publications such as Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, and Financial Times. As a Fitch Solutions Company, CreditSights provides a dynamic environment fostering professional growth and innovation.
Working at CreditSights offers the chance to be part of a premier independent credit research firm, renowned for its in-depth analysis and insights. You'll collaborate with a team of seasoned analysts, delivering critical intelligence that helps clients navigate complex financial markets. This dynamic environment encourages professional growth and innovation, enabling you to make a meaningful impact in the field of credit research.
About the Team
CreditSights seeks a Credit Analyst to join our European Consumer, Retail and Services Team based in London. The ideal candidate will have some prior experience in credit research or a similar role (1-3 years), with strong numeracy and writing skills, and have a demonstrated interest in capital markets.We are looking for a candidate who is qualified, eager, and a self-starter and who thrives when faced with challenging timescales. The position requires the ability to work independently and the ability to be a team player who likes to work collaboratively. The candidate should be someone who is looking to develop their skills in fundamental and industry analysis, and be a part of an established, dynamic and well-regarded financial services firm. The candidate will also have the ability to make important contributions quickly, while learning fundamental credit analysis.
The candidate will be responsible for all tasks related to issuer and sector coverage, including building and maintaining financial models, monitoring multiple news sources for relevant stories and information, interpreting and analysing financial statements, contributing to research reports (earnings notes, newsflow, credit events, topical research), and supporting senior analysts in preparation for client meetings and events.
How You’ll Make an Impact:
- Contribute to the fundamental analysis and writing of research reports
- Build and update financial and industry models
- Interpret and analyse financial statements for credit analysis
- Monitor and interpret bond and other capital market movements
- Prepare presentation materials for clients/attend client meetings
- Attend issuer and industry events (e.g. Investor Days)
You May be a Good Fit if:
We will consider any candidate who demonstrates a high level of competence and motivation, preference will be given to candidates possessing the following qualifications:- Educated to a degree level or equivalent
- Proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Some knowledge of accounting and experience analysing companies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organised, with a methodical approach to work and excellent attention to detail
What Would Make You Stand Out:
- Experience analysing within the B2B services or Consumer space
- Degrees in STEM, Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business
- Proficiency in Bloomberg and FactSet
- A passion for financial markets
- Capability of producing high-quality outputs under pressure
- A team player spirit and an enthusiasm for working collaboratively
Why Choose Fitch:
- Hybrid Work Environment: 2 to 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location
- A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity
- Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals
- Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing
- Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively
- Inclusive Work Environment : A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe
- Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community
Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch’s credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interest or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.
Fitch is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.
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HighlysuccessfulFTSElisted,InternationalGroupseektorecruitCIMA/ACCAorACAQualifiedFinancialAnalysttoundertakeanewlycreatedrolebasedatconvenientlysituatedofficesinGuildford,Surrey.
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ReportingtotheGroupFinanceDirectortheFinancialAnalystwillactasbusinesspartnertodivisionalFinanceDirectorstoensurerobustfinancialinformationisobtainedacrosstheGroup.Inadditionthejobholderwillberesponsibleforgroupfinancialreporting&analysisinaccordancewithstrictcorporatedeadlines.Keydutiesoftheroleinclude:
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- Assistingwiththe12monthrollingbudgeting&forecastingprocess
- Analysisofgrossmarginsforkeybusinessdivisions
- DeliveringmonthlygroupKPIreportandsupportinganalysis&commentary
- Performingaworkingcapitalreviewanddrivingprocessimprovements
- BusinesspartneringwithdivisionalHeadsofFinanceregardingtheinternal&externalfactorsimpactingeachbusiness
- Reportingonvariancestobudgetandforecast
- Assessingpotentialrisksandopportunitiesandfollowinguponinternalauditrecommendations
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- Supportingtheintegrationprocessfornewlyacquiredbusinesses
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- IdeallyyouwillhaveexperienceworkingwithinanInternationalCompanyorGroupAccountingenvironment
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- FlexibleHybridworking
- 25daysholiday
- CompanyPension
- Medical&lifeinsurance
- AttractiveannualBonus
Financial Analyst
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HighlysuccessfulinternationalorganisationrequireACCA/ACAorCIMAQualifiedFinancialAnalystforachallengingpositionbasedatsuperbofficelocationinWeybridge,Surrey
AbouttheroleofFinancialAnalyst
ReportingtotheHeadofFP&AtheFinancialAnalystwillberesponsibleforprovidingFinancialReportingandAnalysisforseveralkeyoperatingdivisionsacrossthebusiness.Keydutiesinclude:
- ProjectedProfit&Lossforecast
- ActingasFinanceBusinesspartnertoheadsofdepartment
- Assistingwiththe5yearbusinessplan
- BudgetandRevenueforecastingbothbydivisionandconsolidatedtotals
- MonthlyKPIreportingandanalysis
- Assistingwithmonthlyboardreportingpacks
AbouttheFinancialAnalystposition
- GraduatecalibreyouwillbeACA/ACCAorCIMAQualifiedwithPQE
- ThesuccessfulapplicantwillhaveworkedineitherGroupFinanceorFP&AandhaveexcellentAnalyticalskills
- YouwillhaveaproventrackrecordwithalargeUSownedorinternationalbusiness
- StrongExcelskillsareessentialandknowledgeofSAPisadvantageous
What'sonofferfortheFinancialAnalyst
- FlexibleHybridworking
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- 25daysholiday
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- Companypension
- Healthinsurance
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Financial Analyst
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This is not your typical finance role. The firm prides itself on being people-focused, collaborative, and forward-looking. The successful candidate will work closely with finance and the wider business to help shape smarter, faster decision-making through high-quality insight and analysis.
Key Responsibilities:
- Translate complex data into meaningful insights for non-finance stakeholders
- Support month-end and budget-holder reviews with robust variance analysis
- Build and enhance smart, scalable models to support budgeting and forecasting
- Collaborate with analytics and operational teams to understand business performance drivers
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified
- Highly proficient in Excel with strong modelling skills
- Naturally curious and collaborative, with a proactive mindset
- Confident in communicating finance in a clear, actionable way to non-finance colleagues
- Familiarity with BI tools such as Tableau or Power BI is a plus
If you are interested in this Financial Analyst opportunity or would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Warwick at IPS Finance.
IPS Finance has 45 years experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit the IPS Finance website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.
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Your new company
A leading consultancy in the professional services sector, with a strong presence across the UK, US, and EMEA. The company is known for its collaborative culture and commitment to delivering high-quality financial insights that support strategic decision-making. Based in the City of London, they offer a working pattern of 3 days in the office per week, and two days from home after successful completion of probation.
Your new role
As the Finance Analyst, you will support key (non-finance) stakeholders and the wider UK Business Finance team in delivering accurate and insightful financial reporting. You'll play a key role in analysing business performance and data-driven decision-making.
- Process and interpret complicated business and financial information.
- Identify business risks and potential mitigations.
- Assisting Partners and Fee Earners in understanding the financial aspects of their business.
- Maintaining and updating financial models and templates.
- Analysing client and matter profitability.
- Supporting business services teams with complex reporting for pitches, pricing, and business plans.
What you'll need to succeed
- The ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Progress towards ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification.
- Experience with reporting software and Power BI (preferred but not essential).
- Ability to effectively communicate and influence key stakeholders to support proposed strategies, process improvements and operational decisions.
- Solid understanding of financial set-up, procedures, statistics and economics.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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Financial Analyst
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Location : Memo House
Reports To : Finance Manager
Employment Type : Full-Time
Department : Finance
Job Summary:
The Finance Analyst will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of financial operations in LSST. This role involves in-depth financial reporting, system implementation, payroll, and cross-company collaboration to uphold financial best practices, compliance, and strategic reporting.
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Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, and performance metrics, assisting in preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports.
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Conduct variance analysis comparing actual results to budget/forecast, and partner with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and recommendations.
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Participate in budgeting and reforecasting processes, and supporting the month-end and year-end closing processes.
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Identify opportunities for cost optimization and revenue enhancement and preparing presentations and dashboards for senior management.
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Assist in the evaluation of new business initiatives, investments, and projects and assisting with internal Fee audit with finance team.
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Prepare and present monthly LSST debtors reports for monthly accounts, ensuring accurate revenue, remittance, and registration cost calculations.
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Maintain and present the LSST debtors master sheet to Finance Manager monthly.
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Accurately upload student termly invoices, credit notes, remittances, and opening balances in system.
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Ensure financial data integrity during system transitions and audits.
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Prepare quarterly VAT workings.
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Ensure submissions are fully compliant with HMRC and other relevant regulatory frameworks.
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Assist with Payroll and pensions process for LSST.
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Prepare detailed and accurate weekly finance meeting notes for LSST.
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Ensure documentation reflects discussions, decisions, and actions accurately.
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Track and report all Companies House and other statutory deadlines across the group of companies.
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Maintain a roadmap for compliance reporting and inform the Finance Manager proactively.
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Internal Audits and Campus Visits
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Conduct campus visits to LSST campuses for internal audits and cash counts.
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Ensure adherence to internal financial control policies during each visit.
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Internal Documentation and Training
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Develop and maintain SAGE 50 Payroll and other software’s manuals for internal use and training purposes and ensure manuals are clear, comprehensive, and regularly updated.
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Key Skills & Competencies:
Excellent Excel Skills are essential.
Excellent analytical and reporting skills.
Detail-oriented with strong organisational and deadline-management skills.
Good Team player
Qualifications:
Study in finance, Accounting, or related field (required).
Professional qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, AAT) preferred not essential.
Financial Analyst
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Location : Memo House
Reports To : Finance Manager
Employment Type : Full-Time
Department : Finance
Job Summary:
The Finance Analyst will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of financial operations in LSST. This role involves in-depth financial reporting, system implementation, payroll, and cross-company collaboration to uphold financial best practices, compliance, and strategic reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
- p>Financial Systems Implementation, analyzing financial data and trends to support business planning and strategy. /li>
-
Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, and performance metrics, assisting in preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports.
/li> -
Conduct variance analysis comparing actual results to budget/forecast, and partner with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and recommendations.
-
Participate in budgeting and reforecasting processes, and supporting the month-end and year-end closing processes.
/li> -
Identify opportunities for cost optimization and revenue enhancement and preparing presentations and dashboards for senior management.
/li> -
Assist in the evaluation of new business initiatives, investments, and projects and assisting with internal Fee audit with finance team.
-
Debtors Reporting
-
Prepare and present monthly LSST debtors reports for monthly accounts, ensuring accurate revenue, remittance, and registration cost calculations.
-
Maintain and present the LSST debtors master sheet to Finance Manager monthly.
-
Invoicing & Balance Management
-
Accurately upload student termly invoices, credit notes, remittances, and opening balances in system.
-
Ensure financial data integrity during system transitions and audits.
-
VAT Compliance
-
Prepare quarterly VAT workings.
-
Ensure submissions are fully compliant with HMRC and other relevant regulatory frameworks.
-
Payroll and Pension
-
Assist with Payroll and pensions process for LSST.
-
Meeting Preparation & Documentation
-
Prepare detailed and accurate weekly finance meeting notes for LSST.
-
Ensure documentation reflects discussions, decisions, and actions accurately.
-
Deadline and Compliance Tracking
-
Track and report all Companies House and other statutory deadlines across the group of companies.
-
Maintain a roadmap for compliance reporting and inform the Finance Manager proactively.
-
Internal Audits and Campus Visits
-
Conduct campus visits to LSST campuses for internal audits and cash counts.
-
Ensure adherence to internal financial control policies during each visit.
-
Internal Documentation and Training
-
Develop and maintain SAGE 50 Payroll and other software’s manuals for internal use and training purposes and ensure manuals are clear, comprehensive, and regularly updated.
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Key Skills & Competencies:
Excellent Excel Skills are essential.
Excellent analytical and reporting skills.
Detail-oriented with strong organisational and deadline-management skills.
Good Team player
Qualifications:
Study in finance, Accounting, or related field (required).
Professional qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, AAT) preferred not essential.
Financial Analyst
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Overview
HighlysuccessfulinternationalorganisationrequireACCA/ACAorCIMAQualifiedFinancialAnalystforachallengingpositionbasedatsuperbofficelocationinWeybridge,Surrey
AbouttheroleofFinancialAnalyst
ReportingtotheHeadofFP&AtheFinancialAnalystwillberesponsibleforprovidingFinancialReportingandAnalysisforseveralkeyoperatingdivisionsacrossthebusiness.Keydutiesinclude:
- ProjectedProfit&Lossforecast
- ActingasFinanceBusinesspartnertoheadsofdepartment
- Assistingwiththe5yearbusinessplan
- BudgetandRevenueforecastingbothbydivisionandconsolidatedtotals
- MonthlyKPIreportingandanalysis
- Assistingwithmonthlyboardreportingpacks
AbouttheFinancialAnalystposition
- GraduatecalibreyouwillbeACA/ACCAorCIMAQualifiedwithPQE
- ThesuccessfulapplicantwillhaveworkedineitherGroupFinanceorFP&AandhaveexcellentAnalyticalskills
- YouwillhaveaproventrackrecordwithalargeUSownedorinternationalbusiness
- StrongExcelskillsareessentialandknowledgeofSAPisadvantageous
What'sonofferfortheFinancialAnalyst
- FlexibleHybridworking
- PerformancerelatedBonus
- 25daysholiday
- On-siteparking
- Companypension
- Healthinsurance
- LifeAssuranceX4
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HighlysuccessfulFTSElisted,InternationalGroupseektorecruitCIMA/ACCAorACAQualifiedFinancialAnalysttoundertakeanewlycreatedrolebasedatconvenientlysituatedofficesinGuildford,Surrey.
Abouttherole
ReportingtotheGroupFinanceDirectortheFinancialAnalystwillactasbusinesspartnertodivisionalFinanceDirectorstoensurerobustfinancialinformationisobtainedacrosstheGroup.Inadditionthejobholderwillberesponsibleforgroupfinancialreporting&analysisinaccordancewithstrictcorporatedeadlines.Keydutiesoftheroleinclude:
- Performingadetailedreviewofbothcountryandoperatingcompanyreportingpacks(P&LandBalanceSheets)
- Assistingwiththe12monthrollingbudgeting&forecastingprocess
- Analysisofgrossmarginsforkeybusinessdivisions
- DeliveringmonthlygroupKPIreportandsupportinganalysis&commentary
- Performingaworkingcapitalreviewanddrivingprocessimprovements
- BusinesspartneringwithdivisionalHeadsofFinanceregardingtheinternal&externalfactorsimpactingeachbusiness
- Reportingonvariancestobudgetandforecast
- Assessingpotentialrisksandopportunitiesandfollowinguponinternalauditrecommendations
- Establishingahighlevelofcredibilityandmanagingstrongworkingrelationshipswithfinanceteamsacrossthegroup
- Supportingtheintegrationprocessfornewlyacquiredbusinesses
AbouttheFinancialAnalyst
- TheFinancialAnalystwillbeCIMA/ACCAorACAQualifiedwithastrongbackgroundinFinancialAnalysisorFP&A
- IdeallyyouwillhaveexperienceworkingwithinanInternationalCompanyorGroupAccountingenvironment
- Applicantswillhaveexcellentcommunicationskills,andtheabilitytoliaiseatthehighestlevel
What'sonofferfortheFinancialAnalystposition
- FlexibleHybridworking
- 25daysholiday
- CompanyPension
- Medical&lifeinsurance
- AttractiveannualBonus
Financial Analyst
Posted 3 days ago
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Job Description
This is not your typical finance role. The firm prides itself on being people-focused, collaborative, and forward-looking. The successful candidate will work closely with finance and the wider business to help shape smarter, faster decision-making through high-quality insight and analysis.
Key Responsibilities:
- Translate complex data into meaningful insights for non-finance stakeholders
- Support month-end and budget-holder reviews with robust variance analysis
- Build and enhance smart, scalable models to support budgeting and forecasting
- Collaborate with analytics and operational teams to understand business performance drivers
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified
- Highly proficient in Excel with strong modelling skills
- Naturally curious and collaborative, with a proactive mindset
- Confident in communicating finance in a clear, actionable way to non-finance colleagues
- Familiarity with BI tools such as Tableau or Power BI is a plus
If you are interested in this Financial Analyst opportunity or would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Warwick at IPS Finance.
IPS Finance has 45 years experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit the IPS Finance website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.
Financial Analyst
Posted 3 days ago
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Your new company
A leading consultancy in the professional services sector, with a strong presence across the UK, US, and EMEA. The company is known for its collaborative culture and commitment to delivering high-quality financial insights that support strategic decision-making. Based in the City of London, they offer a working pattern of 3 days in the office per week, and two days from home after successful completion of probation.
Your new role
As the Finance Analyst, you will support key (non-finance) stakeholders and the wider UK Business Finance team in delivering accurate and insightful financial reporting. You'll play a key role in analysing business performance and data-driven decision-making.
- Process and interpret complicated business and financial information.
- Identify business risks and potential mitigations.
- Assisting Partners and Fee Earners in understanding the financial aspects of their business.
- Maintaining and updating financial models and templates.
- Analysing client and matter profitability.
- Supporting business services teams with complex reporting for pitches, pricing, and business plans.
What you'll need to succeed
- The ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Progress towards ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification.
- Experience with reporting software and Power BI (preferred but not essential).
- Ability to effectively communicate and influence key stakeholders to support proposed strategies, process improvements and operational decisions.
- Solid understanding of financial set-up, procedures, statistics and economics.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)