Strategic Finance Analyst

Job description / Role

* Create operating financial models (in Excel), based on a comprehensive understanding of the business
* Build integrated financial models for internal & external use and functions
* Conduct financial feasibility studies to support decision-making on various investment alternatives
* Conduct cost-benefit analysis to address unique business questions (buy or lease etc.)
* Conduct pricing analysis and costing analysis to improve product profitability
* Drive business decisions by turning financial data into financial information, including rigorous financial analysis, financial planning & analytics (FP&A), and careful presentation
* Drive improvement of financials by working closely with the Manager of Strategic Finance to build a financial strategy and drive it across the organisation
* Adhere to the financial planning calendar and conduct thoughtful analysis of deviations from the annual business plan, as directed by the Manager of Strategic Finance
* Regularly communicate analysis, models, and decisions internally and externally

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

Requirements

We are looking for a high performer who is driven, motivated and passionate about building a great organisation and the positive impact the company can deliver in the world. We will be looking into how you can demonstrate your capabilities and experience at reputable organisations, to assess if you can build on those within a fast-paced environment.

You must demonstrate high integrity and be trustworthy, with a strong work ethic. You do not shy away from challenging situations and can deliver high quality output with minimal oversight. As a high trust organisation, we are looking for people that understand requirements fully, take ownership and deliver results at a high standard consistently.

You will work directly with the Manager of Strategic Finance to produce high quality financial information, reports & models, which support fundraising, contribute to feasibility studies and play a major part in the ongoing strategic and financial planning of the wider organisation.

* Undergraduate degree from top tier schools in accounting, finance, economics, or engineering
* MBA with a specialisation in finance from top tier schools / CFA / ACA from (ICAI/ICAEW/ICAP)
* Minimum 2 years of work experience in an investment bank, or in the transaction/valuation/strategic finance teams of a major consultancy, or in the FP&A or corporate finance team of a large multinational
* Start-up experience would be an advantage

About the Company

Established in 1987, McGregor Boyall is a global recruitment consultancy providing permanent and contract / interim professionals across a wide variety of disciplines including Technology, Risk, Finance, Compliance, Legal, Marketing and HR & Talent Management. Since our inception, we have built an unrivalled reputation for helping organisations recruit the very best talent to ensure that they realise their business and operational objectives.

Headquartered in the city of London, and with further offices throughout the UK (Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Glasgow) as well as globally in Dubai and Singapore, we are able to offer recruitment solutions throughout the UK & Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific regions.