Senior Financial Analyst

To play a significant role in the team, actively supporting the business in making sound decisions & forecasts. To take ownership of a variety of business areas, employing strong data analytical and forecasting skills. Employ continuous improvement principles to develop systems, processes & people - a focus on quality output

• Ownership and ongoing development of monthly and intra-monthly originations forecasts (new business and pipeline)
• Analysis of costs for designated operational areas (e.g. Sales & Marketing, IT, Operations) providing monthly commentary and linking into forecasts
• Ownership of quarterly forecasts, annual budget and strategic (5 year) plan for designated operational areas
• Ownership of quarterly forecasts, annual budget and strategic (5 year) plan for originations (new business & pipeline)
• Support analysis and forecasting of revenues and net interest margin for parent company & special purpose vehicles
• Contribute to preparation of Board and other Management Information packs
• Support other Finance teams (i.e. Product Control, Financial Control) in the delivery of the wider Finance deliverables
• Provide modelling support for the business as required (e.g. new product pricing, cost saving initiatives)
• Support the business with both internal and external data requests e.g. shareholder, regulatory bodies
• Maintain a good knowledge of the company's business & performance through informal and formal networks
• Take ownership of own personal development

Essential Skills/Qualifications

• Practical experience within a busy financial management function
• Qualified accountant or in late stages of obtaining qualification with strong practical accounting experience
• First class analytical skills: flexible thinking when mining "big data", and experience of appropriate tools
• Strong presentational skills, with ability to tailor to individual recipients
• Detail-oriented to ensure quality, but with the ability to summarise key points for senior management
• Excel modelling skills with advanced formulae, backed by strong conceptual thinking; coding skills an advantage
• Works with a structured approach to deliver within tight timelines, with a "right first time" attitude

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