Senior Financial Analyst
Archway Recruitment
What the role involves
- Analysing financial performance
- Developing financial models
- Evaluating improvement programmes
What they ask for
5+ years in a finance-focused analytical role; experience in FP&A, finance business partnering, commercial finance, management accounting, performance and insights, strategic finance, or benefits realisation; CA qualification or equivalent professional qualification
- 5+ yrs experience
- Professional licence or registration
About the job
The Role
This newly created Senior Financial Analyst position sits within the finance team supporting a large and complex operating environment. Rather than focusing solely on traditional reporting and management accounting, this role is centred on understanding the story behind the numbers.
You will provide high-quality financial and operational analysis that helps senior leaders better understand performance, identify opportunities, validate improvement initiatives, and make informed decisions. Working across a diverse stakeholder group, you will connect operational activity with financial outcomes and deliver insights that drive meaningful change.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Leading analysis of financial and operational performance across multiple business areas
- Investigating trends, variances, cost drivers, and emerging issues
- Developing financial models, forecasts, and scenario analysis
- Evaluating savings and improvement programmes to ensure benefits are realised
- Supporting business cases, planning initiatives, and strategic projects
- Translating complex information into practical insights and recommendations
- Working closely with finance, operational leaders, and regional stakeholders to improve decision-making
- Supporting the development of consistent reporting, analytics, and performance measures across the organisation
Role Requirements
To be successful in this position, you will bring:
- 5+ years' experience in a finance-focused analytical role
- Experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Finance Business Partnering, Commercial Finance, Management Accounting, Performance & Insights, Strategic Finance, or Benefits Realisation
- Strong financial modelling, forecasting, and analytical capability
- Experience working with complex financial and operational data
- CA qualification or equivalent professional qualification
- The ability to influence senior decision-makers through data-driven insights
- A naturally curious mindset with strong problem-solving capability
Contact
All inquiries and applications to Archway Recruitment are treated in the strictest confidence. For a confidential discussion and to find out more about this opportunity please contact Michael Chhim – e-mail Mike@archwayrecruitment.com or phone 027 582 1128.