Finance Transformation Analyst

About the team:

We are currently seeking a talented and enthusiastic Finance Analyst to join our team and support the continuous improvement of our Finance processes, systems, and reporting capabilities. As a Finance Analyst, you will play a crucial role in driving the successful delivery of finance-related projects and initiatives through analysing applications, data and processes. You will work closely with various stakeholders across the business and be able to drive your future progression within the accounting profession.

About us:

The OSB Group is a FTSE 250 specialist mortgage lender, primarily focused on carefully selected segments of the mortgage market.

Our specialist lending is supported by our Kent Reliance and Charter Savings Bank retail savings franchises. Diversification of funding is provided by sophisticated securitisation platforms. OSB's unique cost-efficient operating model is supported by our wholly-owned subsidiary OSBIndia.

Alongside passion for our products and customers, we're passionate about our people and want to continue building a collaborative and engaging environment. Being dedicated to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we encourage differences and recognise that individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences can bring valuable insights and enhance the way we work. This is supported by our Diversity, Community and Environment Employee Engagement Networks and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter and Women in Leadership Programme.

What you will be doing:

In this role, you will have the opportunity to support the delivery of Finance Project processes, analysis and reporting, systems, and associated initiatives within the Finance environment

This will involve working predominantly within the Finance team as well as a Finance SME representing Finance across the Group on wider Business Change projects, performing financial analysis to aid scope, requirement gathering and decision making.

Your responsibilities will include…

• Responsible for preparing and performing reconciliations and analysing vast amounts of data.
• Performance analysis, creating reports, financial models, and periodic dashboards on specific and designated areas.
• Support and assist in the review and challenge of assumptions, producing MI and analysis when required, and undertake calculations to support assumptions and analysis.
• Ensure effective data analysis and reviews are carried out to support making the project business case and assist in implementing business change.
• Document policies, processes, project updates and other ad-hoc documents for the wider audience.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting of projects.
• Involvement in the upgrade/ implementation of systems including testing of functions / data / processes and their documentation.
• Facilitate all aspects of testing including documentation and defect resolution.
• Monitor and review key business events that may impact and change the P&L, making recommendations as necessary.
• Perform operational and financial corrections to systems.

In return for your commitment:

We offer a base salary dependent on experience of between £41,000 - £48,000 and a competitive benefits package including:

• Discretionary annual bonus opportunity of up to 15%
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension (8% employer 5% employee)
• Life Assurance (4x salary) plus Group Income Protection
• Access to Private Medical Insurance and Medical Cash Plan
• Additional benefits such as Hybrid working, Cycle Purchase scheme, Technology Purchase scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Holiday purchase / sell schemes, Employee Perk Portals, Payroll giving and Save as you Earn scheme

Could you be the one?

We are looking for talented individuals who have the experience and knowledge set out below:

• 1 - 3 years of previous experience as a financial analyst
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to communicate the analysis laymen's terms is essential
• Part Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) is essential

We also believe that your career and how you progress is as unique as your individual personality. We continually support our people so they can become the best version of themselves.

What to do next

If this sounds like you, please send us your CV!

If shortlisted from your initial application we operate a personalised recruitment process. Interviews are a two way street, we aim for them to be relevant and conversational to get the best out of you!

OSB Group are dedicated to diversity in the workplace and committed to treating all our employees and job applicants equally. We embrace equal opportunities and are opposed to discrimination on any grounds.

As part of our public commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, we have introduced our own initiatives to attract, develop and advance senior women in our sector. We don't stop there though, we have broadened our approach to encourage diversity and inclusion at all levels and in all roles. Our leadership and Executive Committee are right behind us, to the extent that our Diversity Champions sit at Board level and on a monthly basis receive updates on our progress.

Whilst we are an organisation that values face-to-face interaction to build and nourish our culture, we also acknowledge that people are not must productive in an office and tied to the 9 to 5. The vast majority of roles throughout the Group fall within scope of our Hybrid Working approach, which aims to provide ongoing flexibility and support in terms of work:life balance. Our approach provides opportunity for individuals to informally agree with their Line Manager how they split their working week between their primary office location and home.

All applicants must have rights to work in the UK and be willing to undertake the relevant pre-employment screening checks should your application be successful.

Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications currently being received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.