The Financial Analyst will support monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and KPI reporting while providing commercial insight to leadership. They will also develop financial models and dashboards to assist in forecasting, budgeting, and project-level profitability analysis.
We are seeking a high-calibre Finance Analyst to join Strata FSC, a fast-growing, PE-backed international consultancy. The role sits at the centre of the business, supporting decision-making through high-quality financial analysis, reporting, and commercial insight across global operations.
WORKPLACE VALUES The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our workplace values which are:
- Growth mindset
- Resilience
- Community
- Humility
- Positivity
- Creativity
- Openness
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Support monthly management accounts, including P&L, variance analysis and KPI reporting
- Prepare board-quality commentary explaining performance vs budget and forecast
- Analyse key drivers of revenue, gross margin and delivery costs
- Provide project-level profitability analysis including utilisation, rate and cost mix
- Support pricing and commercial decision-making across regions and clients
- Assist in forecasting, budgeting and long-term planning processes
- Partner with delivery and regional leadership to drive commercial performance
- Develop financial models and dashboards to improve decision-making
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience as a Financial Analyst
- Strong academic background in Finance, Economics or related field
- ACA / ACCA / CIMA (or part-qualified)
- Experience in financial analysis, management reporting and forecasting
- Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
- Experience in consultancy or project-based environments (preferred)
- Strong commercial mindset and business understanding
- Highly analytical and detail oriented
- Clear communicator with senior stakeholders
- Proactive and able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong ownership and accountability mindset
INCLUSIVITYWe want to harness diverse thinking and aspire to have a diverse workforce because, in our view, diversity enables better business outcomes and we recognise that we need Inclusion, Diversity and Equality to be successful. We want to attract, retain and develop diverse talent at all levels.