Financial Analyst

Company: Hays
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

In this Financial Analyst role, you will deliver financial insights to support strategy and decision-making within a high-growth, international insurance business. You’ll work closely with senior FP&A leadership on performance analysis, KPI development, and strategic projects that shape growth and efficiency. The role provides visibility to senior leaders and exposure to cross-functional initiatives across a global operation. You will contribute to executive reporting and market analysis, helping translate data into actionable steps that drive value.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver financial and commercial analysis to support strategy and decision-making
  • Produce and enhance monthly and quarterly reporting for senior leadership
  • Support development of KPIs and performance metrics across the business
  • Analyze profitability across business units and identify growth opportunities
  • Contribute to strategic initiatives across areas such as compensation, operations, and growth
  • Prepare materials for senior leadership presentations and business reviews
  • Support market analysis, benchmarking, and competitive positioning
  • Assist with strategic projects, including recruitment and potential corporate activity

Key requirements

  • Minimum 1+ year 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
  • strong communication
  • stakeholder engagement
  • proactiveness
  • problem-solving
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint

Posted: September 14th, 2026