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Finance Analyst Recruitment

The Financial Analyst is tasked with providing expert guidance to companies so that they can make well-informed investment decisions. The Financial Analyst analyses economic trends, has a finger on the pulse of the current business environment and weighs both against the company’s long-term business strategy. JMF Associates provide spot-on Financial Analyst recruitment that places highly-qualified candidates in positions where they can thrive.

Financial Analyst Responsibilities

While the exact list of responsibilities will vary somewhat from company to company the following list is a reliable representation of a typical Financial Analyst’s responsibilities:

• Analyse financial data to create financial models
• Perform financial forecasting and operational metrics tracking
• Analyse past results, identify trends and formulate financial recommendations
• Partner with the accounting team to ensure the accuracy of financial reports
• Identify opportunities for process improvements
• Perform market research, business intelligence and data mining
• Analyse trends and forecasts and recommend steps to optimise performance
• Create forecasts and models for future performance
• Establish and enforce policies that guide accurate cost analyses

The specific requirements of a given position may call for a slightly different schedule of responsibilities, but all should be related in some way to those listed above.

Financial Analyst Qualifications

Different companies will emphasise different skill sets but the following is a good general description of expected qualifications:

• 3 - 5 years of business finance experience
• Proficiency in financial modelling
• Strong data-gathering and analytical skills
• Solid business acumen
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively communicate complex concepts
• Strong competency with Excel and other related software
• FMVA or similar certification
• Ability to work both independently and with a team

Roles We Cover Include...

Finance Director, Financial Controller, Finance Business Partner, Finance Manager, Financial Accountant, FP&A Analyst, Bookkeeper/Assistant Accountant, Part Qual/Finalist, Management Accountant, Payroll, Systems Accountant, Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger/Credit Control, Accounts Assistant and Accounts Trainee/Admin.

Contact JMF Associates for Expert Financial Analyst Recruitment

Our mission at JMF Associates is to place highly-qualified individuals into financial service positions where they can thrive. But we also realise that recruitment and placement is not a one-way street. So if it seems a given placement will not produce benefits for both parties we will not attempt to force square pegs into round holes.

Whether you are a company seeking a Financial Analyst or a Financial Analyst seeking a position where you can grow and prosper, get in touch with JMF Associates and ask about our Financial Analyst recruitment services. You can give us a call on 020 8663 6699 or leave us an email at team@jmfassociates.co.uk.