Job Description
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for the financial sector? Sterling Capital Group is looking for a visionary Senior Financial Analyst to join our dynamic team in the heart of London's financial district.
In this pivotal role, you will play a key part in driving our financial strategy, optimizing investment performance, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You will be responsible for high-level financial modeling, forecasting, and presenting actionable insights to senior leadership.
We offer a competitive salary, a hybrid working model, and unparalleled opportunities for professional growth within a market-leading institution.
Responsibilities
- Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support strategic decision-making and capital allocation.
- Develop complex financial models and variance analysis reports on a monthly and quarterly basis.
- Oversee the budgeting process, ensuring accuracy and adherence to organizational targets.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and produce executive summaries for the board of directors.
- Identify trends, risks, and opportunities within the market to recommend proactive measures.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure financial goals align with broader business objectives.
- Ensure all financial reporting meets strict regulatory and internal audit requirements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field; Master’s degree is a plus.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably within banking or financial services.
- Strong proficiency in advanced Excel (VBA, Pivot Tables) and financial modeling software.
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and SQL is highly desirable.
- Professional certification (CFA, ACCA, ACA, or CIMA) is strongly preferred.
- Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for presenting to senior stakeholders.