Finance Decision Support Analyst

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City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom TN United Kingdom Full time

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Finance Decision Support Analyst, EdinburghClient:

Royal London Group

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Finance

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

6

Posted:

22.01.2025

Expiry Date:

08.03.2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Finance Decision Support Analyst

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Alderley Edge or Edinburgh

Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based

Closing date: 23rd of January 2025

Royal London is currently seeking applications for a Finance Decision Support Analyst to be based at either our Alderley Edge or Edinburgh office on a permanent basis.

The role sits within the Financial Planning & Analysis team within Group Finance, responsible for the build and execution of key Finance reports to support business decision making and performance management, maintaining existing reports and making changes based on resource demands from Finance Business Partners.

As a Finance Decision Support Analyst, your role is vital in supporting the Business Partners in providing insightful analysis to influence and drive decision making. You will be responsible for leading continuous improvement across our key processes to strengthen our controls, effectiveness, and drive efficiency while being recognized as an SME in the subject area.

Working in this team will provide you with a strong understanding of the drivers of operating profit performance at a UK Life and Pension company, as well as Royal London’s business and the relevant market and propositions, including competitors’ strategies and market dynamics.

There will also be opportunities to develop your ability to communicate in a professional and influential manner with colleagues, senior Executives, leaders, and committees.

About the role
  • Production and review of key financial data and information, alongside interpretation of results to deliver insightful analysis.
  • Production of regular finance reporting and ad-hoc analysis for actuals, forecasting, and business planning.
  • Presentation of insight and analysis to senior stakeholders both inside and outside Finance to inform business decisions.
  • Working with Finance Business Partners and Senior Cost Managers, providing a point of engagement into Group Finance for any queries arising from analysis provided or requests for further analysis and insight.
  • Liaise with key Finance areas and wider business areas to understand the key drivers for the information and provide appropriate challenge.
  • Identifying areas for improvement and continuously improving key processes for controls, effectiveness, efficiency, and value.
  • Provide clear, effective communication of outcomes to key stakeholders across Group Finance and the wider business.
About you
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to draw out key messages in a non-complex way.
  • Background in revenue and/or cost reporting/analysis, ideally with cost allocations experience.
  • Experience of dealing directly with senior stakeholders effectively.
  • Understanding of data processes, solutions, and how these can be used to track performance.
  • Experience in the financial services industry or similar.
  • Knowledge or experience in PowerBI and finance reporting and planning systems (e.g., Oracle, SmartView).
About Royal London

We are the UK’s largest mutual life, pensions, and investment company, offering protection, long-term savings, and asset management products and services.

Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable, and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values: Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve.

We have always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme, and private medical insurance. You can see all our benefits here - Our Benefits

Inclusion, diversity and belonging

We’re an inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills that are recognized and respected – whatever their background.

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