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Finance Analyst jobs

Kennedy Pearce specialises in recruiting skilled Finance Analysts who provide critical insights to support strategic decision-making and financial planning across diverse industries. Finance Analysts play a key role in analysing financial data, preparing reports, and forecasting to drive business performance.

Typical responsibilities for Finance Analysts include:

  • Conducting detailed financial analysis and budgeting

  • Preparing management reports and variance analysis

  • Forecasting revenue, costs, and cash flow projections

  • Supporting month-end and year-end financial close processes

  • Assisting with business performance reviews and strategic planning

  • Developing financial models to support business cases and investment decisions

  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather and interpret financial data

  • Using software tools such as Excel, SAP, Oracle, Power BI, and other financial systems

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At Kennedy Pearce, our Accounting & Finance division delivers a bespoke, forward-thinking approach to recruitment. We specialise in connecting top-tier finance professionals—both qualified and non-qualified—to interim and permanent roles across two key sectors: Financial Services and Commerce & Industry.Tailored to meet your unique needs, our team is structured to support both candidates and clients every step of the way:For Candidates: We leverage deep industry insight to align your CV, strengths, and career goals—including your hybrid and flexible working preferences—with high-impact roles from transactional through to senior qualifiedFor Employers: Whether you're seeking top talent for contract fill-ins, long-term hires, or executive-level finance positions, our consultants are equipped to find the right professionals to enhance your team’s performance .What sets us apart is our personalised recruitment model—every placement is handled with care and precision. We ensure the perfect fit for both individuals and organisations, covering the full spectrum from day-to-day accounting to strategic financial leadership.​

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Change

Technology & Digital

At Kennedy Pearce, our Technology & Digital division specialises in bridging the gap between exceptional tech and digital talent and forward-thinking organisations. Whether you're a software engineer, digital marketer, product manager, UX/UI designer, data scientist, or IT & infrastructure specialist, we connect you with opportunities in both Commercial and Financial Services landscapes.For CandidatesPersonalised Role Matching – We take the time to understand your skillset, tech stack, aspirations, and workplace preferences (including hybrid or remote options).Profile Enhancement – We help sharpen your CV, LinkedIn, and online presence—making you stand out in a crowded digital talent market.Interview & Tech Prep – From technical testing to scenario-based interviews, we equip you with role-specific insights and feedback.For EmployersTalent on Demand – Finding skilled tech professionals, project-based contractors, or strategic hires? We leverage our expanding digital candidate pool to find the perfect match.Market Insight – Based on live trends in remote work, contract-to-hire, salary bands, and emerging technologies, we guide hiring strategies tailored to your business needs.Ongoing Support – From negotiations to onboarding, we act as a trusted partner ensuring long-term success for both client and candidate.

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operations

Banking Operations

Our Banking Operations team takes a tailored and proactive approach to placing top-tier professionals across the full spectrum of banking operations. Whether your focus is investment banking, retail banking, asset management, wealth management, private equity, broking, or insurance, we connect candidates and clients with precision and care.For CandidatesCustomised role matching — We take the time to understand not just your technical skills and experience, but also your aspirations and preferred working environment—whether that’s front-to-back operations, KYC/AML, payment desks, or transaction monitoring.Career enhancement — We support you with interview preparation, CV and LinkedIn optimisations, and helpful market insights so you step into every opportunity with confidence.Efficient, respectful process — From initial approach to offer and onboarding, we provide transparent, timely feedback and advocate for your best interests throughout.For EmployersComprehensive operational talent access — From junior administrators to senior ops leads and middle office specialists, we source professionals who understand the complexities of modern banking environments.Insight-led guidance — You benefit from our deep visibility into hiring trends, salary benchmarks, regulatory requirements, and emerging priorities—as a collaborative partner, not just a supplier.End-to-end support — Whether you’re scaling your team or filling niche roles, we manage the recruitment cycle—from talent mapping to media outreach, candidate screening, hiring support, and smooth onboarding.

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Risk & Compliance

We connect exceptional risk and compliance professionals with forward-thinking financial institutions across London and the UK.Our Risk & Compliance division specialises in sourcing top-tier professionals who protect businesses, uphold regulatory standards, and navigate an evolving risk landscape. We partner with banks, asset managers, fintechs, and insurance firms to meet critical hiring needs across financial, operational, credit, market, and regulatory compliance functions.For CandidatesExpert guidance — Whether you're a risk analyst, compliance associate, MLRO, or CRO, we take time to understand your expertise, values, and long-term goals.Market insight — We offer tailored advice on salary expectations, industry trends, and evolving regulatory requirements to help you make informed career decisions.Supportive process — From CV guidance to interview preparation, we act as trusted advisors throughout your job search.For EmployersSpecialist talent pool — We maintain strong networks across all areas of risk and compliance, including conduct risk, prudential risk, operational resilience, monitoring, advisory, financial crime, and regulatory change.Quality-driven recruitment — Our team delivers carefully vetted candidates with the technical skillset and cultural fit to meet your specific business needs.Trusted partnership — We work as an extension of your team, offering honest market feedback, salary benchmarking, and efficient end-to-end hiring support.​

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  • Financial Controller

    £75000 - £80000 per annum + 15% bonus

    London

    Contract

    Role: Financial Controller Contract: 6-month Fixed Term Contract (with potential extension & possibility of becoming permanent) Location: London Start: ASAP An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Financial Controller to join a dynamic and internationally focused organisation on a 6-month fixed term contract. This role offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders, complex operations, and the potential to transition into a longer-term or permanent position. Key Responsibilities: * Oversee the production and delivery of monthly management accounts * Manage relationships with senior stakeholders, including operational leads and high-net-worth individuals * Ensure timely production, analysis, and reconciliation of the balance sheet * Lead the day-to-day management of the finance function, supporting the Head of Finance * Authorise payments and maintain strong cash controls * Prepare and present funding requests to clients * Oversee budgeting and forecasting processes * Maintain compliance with banking and regulatory requirements * Implement and maintain robust financial controls to prevent errors and fraud * Support monthly performance analysis, including operational and capital expenditure * Review accruals, prepayments and key accounting adjustments * Play a key role in system development and process improvement * Apply best practice accounting standards and contribute to policy development * Lead, manage, and mentor the finance team * Produce ad hoc financial reporting as required Skills & Experience Required: * Qualified accountant (or equivalent) with proven experience in a similar role * Experience with Sage X3 / Enterprise or similar financial systems * Advanced Excel capability * Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy * Strong communication skills and a proactive, professional approach * Ability to manage workload under pressure and meet deadlines * Demonstrable experience working cross-functionally with senior stakeholders This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on, commercially minded Financial Controller seeking a role with real impact and long-term potential. Apply now for immediate consideration.

  • Senior Revenue Manager

    £75000.00 - £80000.00 per annum

    London

    Permanent

    Our client is a rapidly expanding international logistics company based near Euston, recognised for its strong commercial trajectory and high-growth environment. As the business scales, they are seeking a strategic and hands-on Commercial Revenue Manager to lead a mission-critical function within the finance organisation. This hybrid role offers flexibility with a blend of office and remote working. Overview The Commercial Revenue Manager will own the end-to-end revenue cycle for both public and private sector customers, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant billing that directly supports profitable growth. You will lead a high-performing team, partner closely with cross-functional departments, and play a key role in optimising revenue recognition, improving billing accuracy, and enhancing customer satisfaction. This position is integral to supporting the company's commercial objectives and enabling scalable revenue expansion. Key Responsibilities Revenue Leadership Lead, mentor, and develop the Billing team to deliver high-quality output aligned to commercial and financial targets. Provide day-to-day operational oversight and long-term strategic guidance to strengthen revenue capability across the function. Support team growth through coaching, skills development, and alignment with evolving business priorities. Revenue Operations, Billing & Reporting Own the monthly billing cycle, ensuring all revenue is billed accurately, promptly, and in line with contractual and compliance requirements. Collaborate with IT and BI teams to ensure complete, correct, and commercially aligned data feeds into billing systems. Validate and deliver monthly activity and revenue reports to public sector clients (Trusts) on schedule. Manage the annual credit note process, ensuring adjustments adhere to contractual agreements and are accurately reflected in revenue reporting. Client Management, Value Protection & Issue Resolution Act as the senior escalation point for client billing and revenue queries, safeguarding revenue through swift issue resolution and high-quality service. Lead regular commercial reviews with customers to assess performance, gather insights, and identify opportunities to improve accuracy, satisfaction, and revenue capture. Continuously enhance billing outputs, data structures, and reporting formats to meet client and audit expectations. Process Improvement, Revenue Integrity & Strategic Projects Lead initiatives to resolve historical billing issues and manage re-invoicing activities where required, ensuring revenue integrity is maintained. Provide revenue insights, performance metrics, and trend analysis for inclusion in monthly Board reporting. Champion automation, standardisation, and process improvements across billing workflows to reduce leakage, increase efficiency, and support scalable revenue growth.

  • Assistant Finance Manager

    £38000 - £40000 per annum + Hybrid Working

    Greenford

    Permanent

    Our Client seeks an Assistant Finance Manager to join the team on a permanent basis. The Assistant Finance Manager would ideally be a part qualified accountant who has strong attention to detail and has the ability to multitask. This is a newly created role reporting into the Finance Manager. Duties of the Assistant Finance Manager include: Monthly reconciliation of key balance sheet accounts, including stock, fixed assets, accruals and prepayments, debtor and creditor control accounts, VAT accounts, capital, and reserves. Control and reconciliation of stock accounting, including investigation and correct accounting treatment of stock adjustments Develop and maintain control and liaison with administration functions at all of the Company's branches, ensuring compliance with company financial procedures. Monthly analysis of overheads for management accounts and year end audit purposes Reconciliation of intercompany current accounts and intercompany recharges Deputise for Financial Manager when necessary. Audit file preparation and liaising with the Company's external auditors/accountants. VAT compliance Assist in Budget preparation. Regular reporting & maintaining of standing orders, direct debits, insurance costs, HP agreements, energy suppliers, Business rates, Fixed assets, and other reports. Identify areas of risks, suggest savings, help improving processes and implementing new and existing processes ensuring controls and best practices are in place. Taking calls and updating accounting system records. Support Accounts team/members to learn, develop and cover during their absence. Other ad hoc duties as and when required. Requirements for the Assistant Finance Manager include: Part Qualified Accountant Strong communication skills Excel Strong attention to detail Able to work on own initiative as well as part of the team. Hybrid working

  • Commercial Finance Manager

    £75000 - £85000 per annum + Shares, hybrid working

    London

    Permanent

    KennedyPearce are hiring a Commercial Finance Manager for a scale up based in London. This role will suit a hands-on, commercially minded Finance Manager to support the next phase of rapid expansion, You will partner with excecutive and Senior Leadership teams and will provide analysis, insight and strategic guidance to drive performance and profitability. This is a high-impact role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, scaling environment and wants real ownership. The role: Finance Business Partner with a specific business unit to drive understanding of the P&L and inform strategic decision-making Hold senior stakeholders accountable to growth and profitability targets Act as the bridge between Group FP&A and the business unit Provide best-in-class financial modelling, analysis, and commercial insight Champion customer and operational metrics to support long-term planning Support strategic decisions with strong financial and commercial acumen The ideal candidate: Qualified accountant with extensive post-qualification experience (3-6 years PQE) Proven finance business partner with strong cross-functional influence Excellent written and verbal communicator-able to craft a clear commercial narrative Strong analytical thinker who can dive deep and zoom out effectively Experience building financial models and commercial presentations Background in a high-growth marketplace or consumer-facing business (paid marketing exposure a plus)

  • Customer Services Associate

    £25000 - £28000 per annum + On site - Benefits

    City of London

    Contract

    Our client, an international bank based in London seek a Customer Services Associate on an initial 6 month contract. This will be Office based, 5 days per week It is essential that you have a banking customer service background Day to Day Responsibilities Branch Operations and Handing of Remittances Monitoring & processing of Incoming and Outgoing remittances. Opening of Business & Individuals Accounts KYC Compliance, Transactions Monitoring / Review and preparation of various reports. Periodic Review of Accounts, KYC and AML Reviews and prepare Risk Metrics / check-list. Creation and Verifications of Finacle Entries and Generation of daily reports. Filling and Scanning documents Handing / assisting of existing / new customer Queries - Phone/Emails/Letters/ Postal request & face to face customers and complaints Essential Experience Required Knowledge of Branch Operations / Remittance Handling Sound Knowledge of AML KYC guidelines. Customer Focused and Complaint Handling Skills. The ability to communicate clearly and efficiently with customers. Knowledge of Finacle is preferred Relevant experience in Banking customer services role Will not require sponsorship **Please note - We will only be able to respond to candidates who meet the above required experience, this is a non sponsored role - Full Uk working rights required **

  • Principal - Mortgage Policy

    £85000 - £100000 per annum + bonus, benefits, hybrid working

    London

    Permanent

    PRINCIPAL - MORTGAGE POLICY A leading financial services association requires an experience mortgage policy professional to join their team in London. The successful candidate will lead and deliver across key policy areas covering legal and regulatory issues and advising upon government housing and policy initiatives. Duties & Responsibilities of a Mortgage Policy Advisor Tracking and influencing policy initiatives Representing internal viewpoints to external bodies Drafting consultations and chairing working groups and committees Preparing board reports and responding to press enquiries. Attributes & Qualifications needed to be a Mortgage Policy Advisor The successful candidate will have proven mortgage policy advisory experience and a solid working knowledge of the MCOB regulations. Salary: £85-100K plus bonus and benefits and flexible working

  • Transaction Reporting

    £50000 - £70000 per annum + On site - Benefits

    City of London

    Contract

    Leading city based Financial Services firm currently seek a Transaction Reporting Specialist on a 6-month FTC who can start asap Location: London City - 6 Month FTC - on site £50,000 - £70,000 role could go perm Essential Experience Required; Experience in delivering accurate daily transaction reporting (MiFID II) Manage BAU reporting, ensuring timely and accurate daily submissions to the FCA, supporting the identification and resolution of any exceptions Knowledge of EMIR and SFTR. Prior use of trade repositories including UnaVista, DTCC or Regis-TR is highly desirable Previously served as an SME for transaction reporting Ideally a brokerage, registrar or asset management background A full, more detailed Job description is available on request

  • Product Specialist Alternative Asset Management

    £65000 - £80000 per annum + Hybrid + Bonus + Benefits

    West London

    Permanent

    A global investment firm is expanding its footprint in the Alternative Asset Management space currently seek a Product Specialist to join the firms EMEA & APAC team, supporting the growth of their private wealth and alternative investments business. This role is ideal for someone with strong investment knowledge, proven alternative assets knowledge and excellent communication and organisational skills. Role Purpose You will play a key role in supporting distribution, managing content and marketing materials, maintaining compliance standards, and providing market insights that help drive fundraising and client engagement across multiple jurisdictions. Key Responsibilities Content Creation & Management Develop and maintain high-quality materials for private wealth channels, including due diligence decks, pitch materials, portfolio reviews, and investment themes. Maintain and update due diligence questionnaires (DDQs), FAQs, and virtual data rooms (VDRs). Compliance & Governance Collaborate with sales and compliance teams to manage jurisdictional marketing permissions and ensure all materials meet regulatory requirements. Ensure full adherence to information security and data protection policies, escalating any concerns through the proper channels. Market Intelligence Build and maintain a deep understanding of the competitive landscape across alternative asset classes, including strategies, structures, pricing, and key differentiators. Monitor trends and developments in private markets to inform business strategy and client communications. Distribution & Sales Support Create and distribute timely product, investment, and market insight content for internal sales teams and external distributors. Support ongoing client relationship management through responsive, high-quality deliverables and ad-hoc requests. Essential Experience Around 4+ years' experience in investment management or financial services, preferably with exposure to alternative assets. Experience supporting fundraising, product development, investor relations, or marketing activities for regulated funds. Strong understanding of private markets (Private Equity, Private Debt) and a broad awareness of global markets and macro trends. Familiarity with the EMEA and/or APAC private wealth market, including distribution channels, regulatory frameworks, and product structures. Excellent communication, content development, and organisational skills. Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Undergraduate degree with a strong track record of academic achievement, or equivalent relevant work experience. Advanced degree a plus.

  • Assistant Manager - Financial Crime

    £40000 - £42000 per annum

    London

    Permanent

    Our client is a leading international retail bank with a growing market position. They are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager to join their Financial Crime team - focus is on managing the Financial Crime Operations team and providing oversight of transaction monitoring and screening. Duties & Responsibilities of an Assistant Manager - Financial Crime Manage and direct the Financial Crime Operations team Oversee the sanctions and payments screening and data process Implementing fraud controls Undertaking KYC on-boarding and due diligence Collating MI and improving systems controls and processes Qualities & Attributes of an Assistant Manager - Financial Crime You will have proven AML transaction and payment screening experience ideally gained from a retail bank. You must have solid AML/Sanctions/CTF knowledge and experience coupled with fraud management skills. Salary:£40K plus bonus and benefits. Full time office role in North London

  • Head of Legal & Compliance

    £145000 - £150000 per annum + bonus, benefits, hybrid working

    City of London

    Permanent

    We have been mandated by an Asian global bank to identify an experienced SMF16/17 to head up their Legal and Compliance department. Duties & Responsibilities of a Head of Legal & Compliance The successful candidate will provide full regulatory and legal oversight, manage a team, analyse the commercial impact of new regulations, update policies and procedures, develop and maintain the Compliance Monitoring Programme, review legal contracts and agreements and provide advice and guidance to both internal stakeholders and external counsel. Attributes & Experience needed to be a Head of Legal & Compliance You will have a minimum of 8 years' experience ideally gained from a retail or commercial banking background. Salary £150K plus bonus and benefits and hybrid working. North London location.