Finance & Valuations Analyst

Finance & Valuations Analyst - London

£275 - 350 per day (£65 - 85K Permanent)

Step into a high performance proprietary trading, research and technology environment right here in London, working alongside global teams in US and Europe. With around 70 specialists across the organisation, this is an opportunity to join a cutting edge group designing and deploying advanced trading algorithms on electronic markets - and London is a core hub for the team's financial reporting and valuation activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Portfolio valuation - Produce weekly and month end valuation packs for senior management using observable market inputs such as broker statements and Bloomberg.
• Financial reporting - Prepare cashflow reports, exposure summaries and detailed graphical analysis to support strategic decision making.
• Excel driven reporting - Build and maintain valuation and reporting models, including charting and structural updates as the portfolio evolves.
• Financial statement preparation - Use an Excel to Word workflow to produce formal financial statements with linked and dynamically updated tables.
• IFRS application - Translate management information into IFRS compliant reporting, particularly for investment entities and funds.
• Audit support - Work closely with auditors, respond to queries and ensure a smooth audit process.
• Ad hoc analysis - Deliver additional reporting and insights as required.

Ideal Candidate Profile

This London based role is an excellent fit for a newly qualified accountant with strong audit experience and exposure to financial services. You'll thrive in a fast paced, analytical environment where precision, curiosity and technical capability are essential.

What You'll Bring

• Advanced Excel skills, including charting and data driven reporting
• Understanding of financial instruments and valuation methodologies
• Experience preparing IFRS compliant financial statements
• Confidence engaging with auditors and managing queries
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail

Tagged as: financial statements, IFRS, VBA