Analyst – Financial Control (FTC)

Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes

Prepare and post accounting journals with appropriate supporting documentation

Complete and review balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving variances

Ensure financial records are accurate, complete, and compliant with relevant accounting policies

Collaborate with colleagues across Finance to deliver high-quality month-end reporting

Support internal and external audits through the timely preparation of audit information

Help strengthen and enhance the financial control environment

Promote continuous improvement and automation initiatives across the team

Ensure accurate accounting and reporting of Wealth Management remuneration and revenue activities

Support knowledge sharing and cross-training across financial control processes

As part of our Charging & Statements Programme, you will:

Support the rollout of charging and statement production processes across multiple investment management platforms

Work with business stakeholders and operational teams to deliver successful outcomes

Gather and document business requirements

Help manage project milestones, risks, dependencies, and communications

Support the integration of new platform businesses into the operating model

Contribute to operational readiness, process design, and control implementation

Develop and execute testing strategies and plans

Perform system, integration, user acceptance, and reconciliation testing

Support defect management and issue resolution

Create and maintain operational procedures and runbooks

Ensure process, control, and technical documentation remains accurate and up to date

Contribute to governance and change management activities

Develop and maintain Tableau dashboards and management information reporting

Build and enhance SQL-based datasets and reporting models

Translate business requirements into meaningful reporting solutions

Deliver data-driven insights to support business decision-making

Identify opportunities for automation and reporting enhancements

Support ad hoc analysis requests across Finance, Operations, and the wider business

We're looking for someone who is naturally curious, detail-oriented, and motivated to improve how things are done. You’ll bring:

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification (or be part qualified with relevant industry experience)

Experience working within a finance, accounting, or financial control environment

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively

Strong communication skills and confidence working with stakeholders across all levels of the business

A collaborative approach and willingness to challenge existing processes constructively

Resilience and the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment

A genuine interest in continuous improvement, automation, and process optimisation

Experience using Tableau, SQL, or other reporting and analytics tools

Experience supporting finance transformation, systems implementations, or process improvement projects

Exposure to audit, controls, governance, or regulatory reporting environments

Experience within financial services, wealth management, or investment management

Join a Finance team on its journey towards becoming a Centre of Excellence

Gain exposure across financial control, finance transformation, project delivery, and business intelligence

Work closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, Operations, and the wider business

Contribute to process improvement, automation, and strategic initiatives

Build valuable experience in a complex and fast-paced financial services environment

This 12-month fixed term opportunity offers the chance to gain broad exposure across financial reporting, business change, analytics, and operational improvement. You'll work on high-profile initiatives, develop valuable technical and commercial skills, and play an important role in shaping how Finance continues to evolve and deliver value to the business.

Whether you're newly qualified or building on existing industry experience, you'll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact while further developing your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.