Finance Decision Support Analyst
Date: 10 Jan 2025
Location: Edinburgh, GB Macclesfield, GB
Company: Royal London Group
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, making changes, and conducting ad-hoc analysis.
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 controls, effectiveness, and drive efficiency while being recognised as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the subject area.
Working in this team will provide a strong understanding of the drivers of operating profit performance at a UK Life and Pension company, Royal London’s business, and the relevant market dynamics, including competitors’ strategies.
There will also be an opportunity 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 & ad-hoc analysis for actuals, forecasting, and business planning.
* Presentation of insight and analysis to senior stakeholders to inform business decisions.
* Working with Finance Business Partners and Senior Cost Managers, providing a point of engagement into Group Finance for any queries or requests for further analysis.
* 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 convey key messages in a clear manner.
* 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 and solutions 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 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.
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 provide a range of skills which are recognised and respected – whatever their background.
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