Strategic Finance Analyst

Your new company 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.

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

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, scenario modelling and business planning activities.
• Develop robust financial models to support strategic decision-making and growth initiatives.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across the business to analyse performance, identify opportunities and challenge assumptions.
• Build business cases and support commercial and operational decision-making.
• Deliver insight-driven reporting, dashboards and KPI frameworks that improve performance visibility and accountability.
• Drive strategic projects from initial analysis through to recommendation and implementation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, helping to automate processes and improve finance efficiency.
• Prepare high-quality materials for executive committees and board-level audiences, translating complex data into clear commercial insights.

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

• Strategic Finance
• FP&A
• Investment Banking (M&A)
• Transaction Services / Financial Due Diligence
• Strategy Consulting
• Commercial Finance within a high-growth or scaling business

You will demonstrate:

• Exceptional financial modelling and analytical skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to translate analysis into actionable recommendations.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the confidence to operate autonomously.
• Excellent stakeholder management and project delivery capabilities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to present complex information to senior audiences.
• Advanced Excel and presentation skills. Exposure to SQL, Tableau or Python would be advantageous.

What you'll get in return

• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and influence strategic business decisions.
• Broad exposure across finance, commercial and strategic initiatives.
• A collaborative, high-performance culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Hybrid working arrangements and flexible working options.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression within a growing international organisation.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

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