Strategic Finance Analyst

Job Description

Your new company n Hays are partnering with a rapidly growing, technology-led financial services organisation to appoint a Strategic Finance Associate. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of Finance, Strategy and Commercial Performance, supporting senior leadership in a business that is scaling quickly and disrupting its sector through innovation, data and technology.

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Reporting to the senior finance leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in strategic planning, business performance management and high-impact commercial projects. The position offers significant exposure to executive decision-making and the opportunity to influence the direction of a fast-paced, growth-focused organisation.

Your new role

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• Lead financial planning, forecasting, scenario modelling and business planning activities.

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• Develop robust financial models to support strategic decision-making and growth initiatives.

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• Partner with senior stakeholders across the business to analyse performance, identify opportunities and challenge assumptions.

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• Build business cases and support commercial and operational decision-making.

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• Deliver insight-driven reporting, dashboards and KPI frameworks that improve performance visibility and accountability.

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• Drive strategic projects from initial analysis through to recommendation and implementation.

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• Support continuous improvement initiatives, helping to automate processes and improve finance efficiency.

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• Prepare high-quality materials for executive committees and board-level audiences, translating complex data into clear commercial insights.

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What you'll need to succeed n You will likely have gained experience within one or more of the following areas:

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• Strategic Finance

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• FP&A

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• Investment Banking (M&A)

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• Transaction Services / Financial Due Diligence

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• Strategy Consulting

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• Commercial Finance within a high-growth or scaling business

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You will demonstrate:

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• Exceptional financial modelling and analytical skills.

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• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to translate analysis into actionable recommendations.

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• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the confidence to operate autonomously.

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• Excellent stakeholder management and project delivery capabilities.

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• Strong communication skills and the ability to present complex information to senior audiences.

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• Advanced Excel and presentation skills. Exposure to SQL, Tableau or Python would be advantageous.

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What you'll get in return

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• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and influence strategic business decisions.

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• Broad exposure across finance, commercial and strategic initiatives.

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• A collaborative, high-performance culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement.

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• Hybrid working arrangements and flexible working options.

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• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression within a growing international organisation.

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• Competitive salary and benefits package.

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What you need to do now n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.n 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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