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£40k-£55k
Typical base salary
12 wks
Replacement guarantee
Analytical skill
Ask about an analysis that informed a real decision.
Modelling and tools
Match their Excel and any BI or systems experience to your setup.
Communication
Look for someone who explains findings clearly to non-analysts.
How to run the hire
1. Define the analysis
Be clear on the data, decisions and tools involved.
2. Score for insight
Weight the ability to find and communicate useful insight.
3. Source and screen
Approach candidates with relevant analytical experience.
4. Set a practical task
An analysis exercise shows how they approach a problem.
5. Reference impact
Confirm their analysis supported better decisions.
Fees typically run 15-18% of first-year salary, capped and agreed upfront.
Nothing is due until your hire starts.
Usually 4-8 weeks.
Modelling depth and sector are the main variables.
A Financial Analyst gathers and analyses financial data - performance, trends, models and scenarios - to support business and investment decisions.
They turn numbers into insight for management and stakeholders.
They overlap heavily. FP&A leans towards planning, budgeting and forecasting; a Financial Analyst role can be broader or more investment-focused depending on the business.
We scope the real focus.
Try: Tell me about an analysis that changed a decision.
Walk me through how you'd model this scenario.
How do you present findings simply? and How do you check your work?
Yes, across financial services, technology, retail and industry.
We match sector and analytical depth to your needs.
Tell us about your role and a specialist finance recruiter will call you. No fee until your hire starts.
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