Business Intelligence Manager/Accountant/Financial Analyst/Contract/Ed

My client, a Tier One Investment Bank in Edinburgh, are looking for an experienced Business Analyst or qualified Accountant to work within The Business Intelligence Cost Hub of this bank.

STRATEGY, COST MANAGEMENT, PRICING AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Provide expert analytical services to the Business Partner support and lead the development of strategic business plans, scenario planning, what if analysis and complex cost management initiatives. Manage end to end delivery of complex and multi faceted financial projects and analysis, engaging business operational staff, 3rd parties and stakeholders to develop business insight and opportunities to meet strategic objectives

BUSINESS PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

Work with Business Partners to jointly determine drivers for projects and initiative reporting. Working with Business Partners to analyse Board/Management reporting for Executive Committees, bringing appropriate Executive focus to problem areas and developing the story of Business performance. Utilise a range of internal and external MI to assess business performance and effectiveness such as external benchmarking and industry trends

FORECASTING AND BUDGETING

Create draft forecasts and budgets and work with Business Partners to align them with business aspirations

Work with the Business Partner and the Business to simplify and reduce time taken to develop budgets/forecasts