FP&A Analyst – Banking & Financial Services in Canary Wharf

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an FP&A professional to join a leading organisation within the banking and financial services sector.

We are looking for a commercially minded finance professional to play a key role in financial planning, performance management and business partnering, supporting senior stakeholders across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in a strategic, business-facing FP&A role within a dynamic financial services environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor departmental budgets, expenditure and financial performance.
• Support annual budgeting and regular forecasting processes.
• Conduct monthly variance analysis, providing insightful financial commentary.
• Business partner with departmental budget holders to manage costs and optimise resource allocation.
• Prepare financial analysis, management information and reports for senior management and the Board.
• Support cost allocation methodologies, productivity analysis and financial modelling.
• Monitor operating expenditure (OPEX), staff costs and departmental spending.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting and operational efficiency.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience in FP&A, financial planning, cost management or finance business partnering, ideally within banking or financial services.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis experience.
• Excellent financial modelling and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience managing OPEX, staff costs and departmental budgets.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA qualified or part-qualified, or equivalent relevant financial experience.
• A commercially focused mindset with the ability to translate financial data into meaningful business insights.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the banking and financial services sector in a commercially focused FP&A position, working closely with senior stakeholders and contributing to key financial and strategic decisions.

If you are an ambitious finance professional looking to take the next step in your FP&A career, we would love to hear from you.