MI Analyst
Location: Edinburgh, GB Macclesfield, GB
Company: Royal London Group
Job Title: MI Analyst
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Alderley Edge or Edinburgh
Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based
Royal London is currently seeking applications for a MI 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.
As an MI 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 recognised as an 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, 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, and leaders.
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 the Finance Business Partners and Senior Cost Managers, providing engagement into Group Finance for any queries arising from analysis provided.
* Liaise with key Finance areas and wider business areas to understand 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 work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable, and fulfilling, 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 give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected – whatever their background.
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