Role Overview

The Specialist Finance Analyst is a senior individual contributor role that operates as a strategic and operational extension of the CFO. The position provides expert financial leadership, coordination, and analytical support across the full breadth of the finance function, including financial planning, treasury, controlling, reporting, tax, compliance, and governance

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The role combines high level financial analysis with hands on execution and project oversight. It plays a critical role in supporting executive decision making, ensuring strong financial discipline, and delivering finance related initiatives that have material organisational impact. The position operates with significant autonomy and requires the ability to manage complex, sensitive, and cross functional matters while maintaining a strong control environmen

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Key Objectives of the R

ole
Provide trusted senior finance support to the CFO on strategic, operational, and governance mat
tersStrengthen financial insight, performance management, and decision support across the organisa
tionEnsure robust financial controls, compliance, and regulatory align
mentDrive continuous improvement in finance processes, reporting quality, and operational effici
encySupport finance transformation initiatives and company wide strategic proj

ects
Core Responsibili

ties
Strategic Finance Support to t

he CFOAct as a principal finance advisor to the CFO, providing high quality financial analysis, insight, and recommend
ationsIndependently manage complex and sensitive finance assignments on behalf of t
he CFOPrepare briefing materials, management presentations, and analytical packs for executive and board level discu
ssionsSupport follow up and execution of strategic and operational priorities agreed at senior leadership

level
Financial Planning, Analysis and Performance Man

agementLead and support budgeting, forecasting, long range planning, and performance analysis act
ivitiesAnalyse financial results, trends, risks, and variances against budget and strategic obj
ectivesEnsure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of management information and re
portingDevelop and enhance reporting frameworks to support informed strategic and operational decision

making
Treasury, Liquidity and Financ

ial RiskProvide specialist oversight and analysis of treasury activities, liquidity planning, and cash flow ma
nagementMonitor working capital and cash positions to support financial stability and operational co
ntinuitySupport banking relationships, financing activities, and treasury related co
mplianceContribute to financial risk identification and mitigation ini

tiatives
Controlling, Governance and C

omplianceSupport financial controlling activities to ensure discipline, transparency, and accou
ntabilityReview financial data, controls, and documentation to ensure compliance with internal policies and external re
gulationsContribute to the development and continuous improvement of governance f
rameworksApply independent judgement to resolve complex financial or operational issues with broad organisation

al impact
Tax, Audit and Regulatory Co

ordinationCoordinate tax, audit, and regulatory activities with internal stakeholders and externa
l advisorsSupport preparation and review of statutory, regulatory, and audit related doc
umentationMonitor regulatory developments and support implementation of compliant finance
practicesAct as a key liaison between finance, legal, auditors, tax advisors, and

regulators
Finance Projects, Transformation and Process

ImprovementLead or contribute to finance related projects and wider business
initiativesSupport finance transformation programmes, including standardisation, automation, and proce
ss redesignTrack project milestones, deliverables, and governance requirements to ensure time
ly deliveryIdentify inefficiencies and recommend improvements to enhance financial controls, reporting, and operational ef

fectiveness
Stakeholder Management

and AdvisoryBuild strong working relationships across finance and busine
ss functionsAct as a central coordination point between finance teams, management, and exter
nal partnersRespond to complex finance related enquiries and provide specialist advice
and guidanceLiaise with banks, auditors, consultants, and external service providers

as required
Mergers and Acquisi

tions SupportProvide treasury and financial expertise during mergers, acquisitions, or restructuri
ng activitiesSupport financial integration, risk assessment, and alignment with g

roup policies
People and Knowledg

e ContributionInformally mentor and support junior fina
nce colleaguesShare specialist knowledge, best practices, and analytical approaches across the fi
nance functionSupport onboarding and capability building initiative

s where needed
Education and Professi

onal Background
Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics, or equivalent profess
ional experienceMinimum twelve years of progressive and broad based finance experience within compl
ex organisationsProven exposure across multiple finance disciplines, including planning, reporting, treasury, governance
, and complianceDemonstrated experience supporting senior finance leadership and executive

decision making
Professional Qualifications and Addi

tional Experience
Highly advantageous qualifications and e

xperience include:Recognised accounting or finance qualifications such as ACCA, ACA,
CIMA, CPA, or CFAMBA, particularly with a finance, strategy, or internatio
nal business focusTreasury qualifications such as Certified Treasury Professi
onal or equivalentIFRS, internal audit, tax, or governance rela
ted certificationsProject management qualifications such
as PRINCE2 or PMPStrong ERP and financial systems experience, including SAP or eq
uivalent platformsAdvanced financial modelling, data analysis, an

d Excel capability

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Vacatures

Specialist Finance Analyst