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Senior Financial Analyst

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Senior Financial Analyst

The Senior Financial Analyst will play a critical role in managing the financial planning, analysis, and reporting processes for revenue, labor and headcount, and data cost tracking within a highly transactional and complex background screening business. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to translate financial and operational data into actionable insights for executive leadership. The ideal candidate will be adept at working in a fast-paced environment, balancing recurring responsibilities with ad-hoc analysis to support strategic decision-making.

This is a hybrid role (3 days per week) in our Canary Wharf office location in London.

Revenue Management & Analysis

  • Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual budgeting and forecasting process for the International GTM function
  • Monitor actuals vs. budget and forecast, identify variances, and provide clear explanations to leadership.
  • Partner with budget owners to ensure expense discipline and effective resource allocation.

Labor & Headcount Tracking

  • Develop and maintain detailed labor models that align with workforce planning, departmental budgets, and operational needs.
  • Track headcount by function, location, and status (FTE, contractor, etc.) to ensure accuracy and alignment with approved staffing plans.
  • Analyze labor cost trends, overtime, and productivity metrics, highlighting risks and opportunities.
  • Collaborate with HR and department leaders to provide data-driven insights on hiring, attrition, and organizational capacity.

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Reporting, Forecasting & Decision Support

  • Prepare monthly management reporting packages with insights, KPIs, and recommendations for improvement.
  • Support annual operating plan, long-range planning, and rolling forecast updates.
  • Develop financial models to assess the impact of volume fluctuations, pricing changes, and operational improvements.
  • Partner cross-functionally to improve visibility into cost drivers and align resources with strategic priorities.

Process Improvement & Systems

  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance forecasting accuracy, reporting speed, and data integrity.
  • Leverage financial systems (e.g., Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, Hyperion, or similar) and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to streamline reporting and analysis.
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and company policies.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA/CFA a plus.
  • 3–7 years of progressive experience in FP&A, preferably in a transactional, high-volume services or technology business.
  • Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with enterprise planning systems and data visualization tools.
  • Proven ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable recommendations.
  • Strong understanding of corporate revenue or expense management, labor cost modeling, and vendor/data cost tracking.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner effectively across functions and levels.
  • Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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Key Competencies

  • Analytical Rigor – Demonstrates deep analytical capabilities and problem-solving skills.
  • Business Acumen – Understands operational drivers in a high-volume, complex transactional environment.
  • Collaboration – Builds trust and works effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Results Orientation – Focuses on delivering high-quality work that drives better decisions.
  • Adaptability – Comfortable navigating changing priorities and business conditions.
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Skills

Financial Planning and Analysis
Budgeting and Forecasting
Financial Modeling
Revenue Management
Labor Cost Modeling
Management Reporting
Data Visualization
Variance Analysis
KPI Tracking
Process Improvement
Corporate Finance
Strategic Decision Support

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

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