Finance Analyst

At M&G our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years, we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management, Life and Wealth. All three operating segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients, and superior shareholder returns.

Through our behaviours of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.

We partner with M&G to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.

On behalf of M&G, AMS are looking for multiple Finance Analysts based in Edinburgh / Kildean for an initial 6-month contract. It is a hybrid model.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer workplace accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

Purpose of the role: The role is to support the launch of new propositions through the delivery of high-quality finance operations and manual reconciliation activities, ensuring accurate execution, effective issue resolution and adherence to established controls and processes within an interim operating environment.

What you'll do

Perform manual reconciliation activities in line with agreed procedures and control requirements

Investigate and resolve reconciliation differences, escalating issues where required

Maintain accurate records and supporting documentation for finance processes

Collaborate with Finance and Life Operations teams to support proposition launch activity

Identify risks, errors or process inefficiencies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

The skills you'll need

Previous experience in finance operations, reconciliations or finance analyst roles within the insurance or financial services sector

Strong reconciliation, data validation and analytical skills with high attention to detail

Understanding of finance controls, governance and process discipline

Ability to identify, investigate and escalate issues appropriately in a fast-paced environment

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across Finance and Operations teams

Next steps

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.