Financial Analyst

3 weeks ago

Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom Nationwide Building Society Full time

Financial Analyst - Accounting Specialist

Location: Swindon

Salary: £37,000 - £45,000

This position is a vital role within our Finance Division, focusing on collaboration with various departments within our Chief Operating Officer's unit. You will gain essential insights into the Society's technological framework and investment management strategies.

The COO Finance team plays a crucial role in executing the Society's strategic objectives. Our mission is to uphold Nationwide's financial integrity by ensuring prudent expenditure of our members' funds and developing exceptional customer offerings to enhance revenue opportunities. This position presents an excellent chance to join a team that provides essential financial counsel and creates insightful analyses to support and challenge decision-making processes.

At Nationwide, we embrace a hybrid working model whenever feasible. Our approach fosters rewarding relationships by bringing colleagues together across our UK locations while also allowing generous home working opportunities. We believe in the value of in-office collaboration for problem-solving, learning, and connection.

For this role, you will be expected to spend a minimum of two days per week in our Swindon office, or if working part-time, 40% of your time will be at the office.

Upon successful application, your hiring manager will provide further details regarding this arrangement. More information about our hybrid working approach is also available.

Key Responsibilities

As a Financial Analyst, you will possess prior experience in fundamental management accounting functions. You will have substantial experience handling financial data and will excel in a fast-paced environment characterized by strict deadlines and competing priorities. Your inquisitive nature and willingness to challenge and enhance existing processes will be essential. You will be motivated to effectively engage and influence various business areas to advance the finance agenda.

This entry-level role is ideal for individuals who are newly qualified or seeking to transition into a more commercially oriented position. It offers an opportunity to develop advanced technical skills, interpreting financial data to generate management information and insights for stakeholders. Additionally, it provides a platform to enhance stakeholder management, commercial acumen, and influencing skills by collaborating with colleagues across the Society regarding cost management in their respective areas.

The primary focus of this role will be to assist in the proposed Integration Investment initiatives across COO and Technology Sub-Portfolios, optimizing resource utilization, driving efficiency, and supporting key management decisions across the Strategic Investment Portfolio. You will play a pivotal role in linking current delivery outcomes while striving for value for money.

Candidate Profile

Essential Qualifications:

  • Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) or finalist with a proven track record of passing professional examinations.
  • Extensive experience in a financial setting.
  • Exceptional Excel skills with a background in consolidating large datasets into management information.
  • Proficient in presenting financial information for senior stakeholders and capable of maintaining a holistic perspective.

Our Customer First principles emphasize placing customers and members at the center of our collaborative efforts. You can enhance your application by demonstrating behaviors that resonate with you and showcasing instances where you have exemplified these principles.

  • Communicate Clearly - This involves being honest and direct with good intent, ensuring clarity and precision in communication.
  • Strive for Improvement - This reflects a commitment to aiming high and continuously seeking better ways to collaborate and serve our customers and members.
  • Deliver Results - This focuses on prioritizing impactful tasks, making decisive choices, and taking accountability for achieving comprehensive outcomes.

We understand that applying for jobs can sometimes feel like a daunting process. We review each application thoroughly, so it is beneficial to highlight your most relevant experience to enhance your chances.

Employee Benefits

Nationwide offers a variety of employee benefits, including:

  • A personal pension scheme – contributing 7% of your salary, with an additional 16% from us.
  • Up to 2 days of paid volunteering annually.
  • Life assurance equivalent to 8 times your salary.
  • A diverse selection of additional benefits through our salary sacrifice program.
  • Wellhub – Access to numerous free and paid health and wellness options.
  • Eligibility for an annual performance-related bonus.
  • Access to training opportunities to support your career development.
  • 25 days of holiday pro rata.

What Sets Us Apart

Nationwide is the largest building society globally, serving over 15 million customers and maintaining a relationship with nearly a quarter of the UK's population. We possess the scale to compete with major banks, yet we operate differently.

As a building society, we are owned by our members—those who hold current accounts, mortgages, or savings with us. This ownership allows us to operate with a distinct purpose, delivering banking services that are fairer, more rewarding, and beneficial to society.

Joining Nationwide means experiencing this difference firsthand. You will be part of a high-performing, purpose-driven organization that offers rewarding career experiences and a competitive range of benefits. You will also be joining us at a pivotal moment as we strive to reach a broader audience across the UK, promoting the idea that individuals do not have to bank with traditional banks; they can choose a modern mutual instead.

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