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-makingProducing and enhancing monthly and quarterly reporting for senior leadershipSupporting the development of KPIs and performance metrics across the businessAnalysing profitability across business units and identifying growth opportunitiesContributing to strategic initiatives across areas such as compensation, operations, and growthPreparing materials for senior leadership presentations and business reviewsSupporting market analysis, benchmarking, and competitive positioningAssisting with strategic projects, including recruitment and potential corporate activityWhat 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 financeStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with excellent attention to detailAdvanced Excel and PowerPoint skillsAbility to interpret complex data and present clear, actionable insightsStrong communication skills and confidence in engaging with senior stakeholdersA proactive, inquisitive mindset with the ability to challenge and improve existing processesComfortable working in a fast-paced environment with competing prioritiesWhat 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 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.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk