Senior Financial Performance Analyst

Senior Financial Performance Analyst - £50000 - £60000 per annum - Belfast

Your new roleA newly created opportunity has arisen for a Senior Financial Performance Analyst to join a high-growth, UK-wide group of professional services businesses. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this role offers exceptional exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making across multiple business units.
Taking full ownership of budgeting, long-term planning, rolling forecasts, financial modelling and investment appraisal activity. You will lead the development of strategic financial plans, produce detailed performance insights and work closely with senior stakeholders to support the group's ambitious growth agenda. The role will expand into broader areas such as business performance measurement, profitability analysis, investment evaluation and supporting monthly reporting processes. You will play a key role in shaping how financial information is delivered across a fast-paced, evolving organisation.This hybrid role is based in Belfast and involves close collaboration with the CFO, Group Financial Controller and the wider Finance Team, as well as senior stakeholders across the UK.
What you'll need to succeedYou will be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with at least three years' post-qualification experience gained in a busy commercial finance environment. You will bring strong financial modelling skills, with hands-on experience developing budgets, rolling forecasts and long-term strategic plans.
Key strengths will include:

• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Experience with accounting systems such as Sage, NetSuite, Oracle or Navision
• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to influence senior leaders
• The ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-moving, high-pressure environment
• High attention to detail, diligence and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Experience developing or mentoring junior staff

Experience with Power BI, advanced modelling techniques (e.g. VBA), commercial KPI reporting or professional services environments would be desirable, as would practical M&A or investment appraisal experience. You'll thrive in a collaborative team environment, enjoy problem-solving and be motivated by contributing to the growth of a dynamic and ambitious organisation.
What you'll get in returnYou will join a fast-growing group of businesses during an exciting period of development, gaining:

• Direct exposure to the CFO and senior leadership team
• The opportunity to lead high-impact financial projects across multiple business units
• A varied, commercially focused role with excellent scope for progression
• In-depth experience of budgeting, forecasting, investment appraisal and business performance analysis
• A hybrid working arrangement, with an average of two days per week onsite
• The chance to shape financial processes and reporting systems within a rapidly expanding organisation

You will benefit from a role that offers both immediate responsibility and long-term career development within a high-growth environment.
What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.