Financial Analyst

Your new company A high-growth, internationally backed insurance business is seeking a Financial Analyst to join its expanding FP&A team in London. This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with strong global backing and significant growth ambitions. The role offers high visibility to senior leadership and exposure to strategic decision-making across a complex, international operation.

Your new role Reporting to senior FP&A leadership, you will play a key role in delivering financial insight and supporting commercial strategy across the business. This is a broad, analytically focused role offering exposure to performance analysis, strategic projects, and executive reporting. Key responsibilities include:

Delivering financial and commercial analysis to support business strategy and decision-making

Producing and enhancing monthly and quarterly reporting for senior leadership

Supporting the development of KPIs and performance metrics across the business

Analysing profitability across business units and identifying growth opportunities

Contributing to strategic initiatives across areas such as compensation, operations, and growth

Preparing materials for senior leadership presentations and business reviews

Supporting market analysis, benchmarking, and competitive positioning

Assisting with strategic projects, including recruitment and potential corporate activity

What you'll need to succeed This role will suit a highly analytical, commercially minded individual looking to accelerate their career within a dynamic and high-performing environment. Key requirements:

Proven experience in investment banking, consulting, private equity, or corporate finance

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with excellent attention to detail

Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills

Ability to interpret complex data and present clear, actionable insights

Strong communication skills and confidence in engaging with senior stakeholders

A proactive, inquisitive mindset with the ability to challenge and improve existing processes

Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities

What you'll get in return You will join a collaborative, flat-structured organisation that values expertise, initiative, and impact. The business is experiencing strong growth and offers a clear platform for career progression and professional development. This is an excellent opportunity for a high-calibre analyst seeking exposure to senior leadership, strategic projects, and a broad commercial remit within an international business.

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