Investments Business Partnering Analyst - #2178910

Investments Business Partnering Analyst

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Industry: Business Consulting and Services

Work Setting: Hybrid

Are you passionate about delivering financial insights that influence strategic decisions and drive business performance within a dynamic investment environment?

We are seeking a Finance Analyst to join a high-performing finance team that partners closely with business leaders to provide forecasting, reporting, and commercial analysis. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional to work with senior stakeholders, enhance reporting capabilities, and contribute to key business decisions while building a pathway toward a Finance Business Partner career.

Key Responsibilities

• Support forecasting, budgeting, and annual planning activities, ensuring accurate workforce and cost projections.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and management information, accompanied by insightful commentary on business performance.
• Deliver commercial analysis on key initiatives, cost drivers, and resource allocation to support strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on projects aimed at improving financial processes, reporting efficiency, and operational performance.
• Develop and enhance management reporting, executive dashboards, and data visualizations using business intelligence tools.
• Build strong relationships with finance and business stakeholders to provide meaningful financial support and insights.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, data quality, and analytical capabilities.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
• Strong financial reporting, accounting, forecasting, and analytical skills.
• Experience interpreting financial data and translating findings into actionable business recommendations.
• Ability to understand complex cost structures, financial drivers, and business performance metrics.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet reporting deadlines.
• Experience within the financial services, investment management, asset management, or related industries.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in data visualization and reporting tools, including Power BI or similar analytics platforms.

Preferred Attributes

• Commercially focused mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of explaining complex financial information to non-financial audiences.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for driving continuous improvement through data and analytics.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment while working independently on key deliverables.