Junior Financial Analyst

Location: london

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent Position

Salary: £37,000 – £45,000 per annum (DOE) + Performance Bonus

About the Role

This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious and analytically driven Junior Financial Analyst to join a fast-paced, forward-thinking finance environment where your development, exposure, and long-term career progression are taken seriously from day one.

As a Junior Financial Analyst, you will work closely with senior analysts, finance managers, and decision-makers across the business, gaining hands-on exposure to real-world financial analysis, commercial strategy, forecasting, and performance reporting. This role has been designed to accelerate your transition from junior level into a fully-fledged analyst, offering structured learning, mentorship, and early responsibility.

You will be involved in analysing financial data, identifying trends, supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles, and producing high-quality reports that directly influence strategic decisions. This is not a passive role, you will be encouraged to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and contribute ideas that genuinely add value to the business.

The position is ideal for a graduate or early-career professional who wants more than just a “numbers role”. You will develop a deep understanding of how finance underpins business performance, risk management, investment decisions, and long-term growth. Over time, you will gain exposure to senior stakeholders, board-level reporting, and cross-functional collaboration with teams such as operations, compliance, risk, and strategy.

Strong attention to detail, commercial awareness, and a genuine interest in financial markets, business performance, and data-driven decision-making will set you up for success in this role. Candidates with an interest or background in AML, compliance, or regulated financial environments will be viewed very favourably, as financial governance and controls play a key role in the wider business.

This role offers a clear and transparent progression path, with the opportunity to move into Financial Analyst, Senior Analyst, FP&A, Risk, or Strategic Finance roles as you develop.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes
• Build and maintain financial models to support business planning and investment decisions
• Work closely with senior analysts and management on strategic projects
• Support performance tracking across departments and business units
• Assist with cash flow analysis, cost control, and profitability reporting
• Contribute to process improvements and automation within finance reporting
• Ensure data accuracy and compliance with internal financial controls
• Gain exposure to regulatory, compliance, and risk-related financial analysis

Skills & Experience

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Mathematics, or a related field
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy
• Advanced Excel skills (financial modelling exposure highly desirable)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
• Interest in financial markets, business strategy, and commercial performance
• Knowledge or awareness of AML, compliance, or regulated environments is a strong advantage
• Motivated, career-driven, and eager to progress within finance
• Basic knowledge of SQL and Python is a strong advantage for this role.
• Full training and upskilling in SQL and Python will be provided once the successful candidate joins the company

Salary & Benefits Package

• This role comes with an exceptionally strong benefits package designed to attract and retain top junior finance talent:
• High-end salary of £37,000 – £45,000 per annum
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Clear and fast-track career progression framework
• Structured training and ongoing professional development
• Mentorship from senior finance professionals
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
• Generous annual leave allowance plus bank holidays
• Flexible working arrangements and hybrid options
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Private healthcare options
• Wellbeing support and employee assistance programmes
• Study support and encouragement for professional development
• Modern office environment with cutting-edge financial tools
• Regular team events, networking opportunities, and social activities

Why Apply?

This is more than a junior role, it is a launchpad for a long-term finance career. You will gain exposure, responsibility, and mentorship far beyond what is typically offered at this level, all while earning a highly competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are looking for a role where your ambition is matched with real opportunity, and where finance is treated as a strategic function rather than a back-office task, this position is built for you.