Financial Analyst

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Location: London

Salary: 80,000 - 90,000 (per annum)

Job type: Permanent

Working pattern: Full time

Industry: Insurance / Senior Finance Qualified

Company: Hays

Consultant: Joel Knight

Hays office: London-City — 5th Floor, 107 Cheapside,

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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.

What you need to do now

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