Financial Analyst

Reference: NFR010706-Angie-1

Are you a commercially minded finance professional with a passion for financial planning, budgeting, and performance analysis? Join a leading financial services organization where your analytical skills will directly influence strategic decision-making and business performance. Duties & Responsibilities

This opportunity is ideal for an ambitious Financial Analyst looking to build a long-term career within the insurance industry while gaining exposure to budgeting, cost management, remuneration modelling, and financial planning.

Company and Job Description

Our client is a well-established player within the Financial Services sector, committed to delivering innovative insurance solutions. They are seeking a Financial Analyst to partner with key business stakeholders in driving financial performance through accurate budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and financial insights. You will play a pivotal role in managing expense allocations, analysing financial variances, developing remuneration models, and supporting strategic decision-making through robust financial reporting and analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.

• Analyse monthly financial results, identifying key variances and providing meaningful commentary.

• Monitor expense ratios and provide recommendations to improve operational efficiency and profitability.

• Develop, review, and implement remuneration and incentive structures.

• Manage cost allocations across business units and ensure accurate expense reporting.

• Produce financial models, reports, and dashboards to support strategic decision-making.

• Partner with business leaders to provide commercial financial insights and performance analysis.

• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting, and cost management initiatives.

Job Experience and Skills Required

• BCom or BSc degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

• CIMA qualification (completed or currently in progress) will be highly advantageous.

• 3–6 years' experience in a Financial Analyst or Commercial Finance role within the Financial Services or Insurance industry.

• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis experience.

• Solid understanding of expense management, cost allocations, and financial reporting.

• Experience developing remuneration or incentive models will be advantageous.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with strong analytical and financial modelling capabilities.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders across the business.

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