Financial Analyst - Financial Services in Oxford

What is a financial analyst?

The quality of a business’ commercial decisions are due, in part, to the insights provided by their financial analyst. They drive business objectives by determining the best use of resource, and generate regular reports based on the data they accumulate. They work as part of the wider finance team to analyse business performance and create strategy.

Financial analyst job description and responsibilities

The majority of financial analyst duties centre around researching and reporting on financial information, including analysis of the financial market as a whole. Tasks include:

Financial analysis

Financial modelling

Assessing the economic performance of organisations

Identifying market trends

Developing financial forecasts

Measuring financial risk

Gathering and analysing financial data

Creating commercial plans in collaboration with the management team

Researching new investment opportunities

Developing financial models

Improving financial growth with initiatives and policies

Financial analyst qualifications, skills and experience

The current economic climate across the UK and Europe has prompted businesses to search for professionals with experience in financial modelling. It has become one of the most in-demand skills for this particular profession.

A degree isn’t strictly necessary for the role, but a CIMA, ACA or ACCA qualification or part qualification is very attractive to employers. Professionals who do hold a degree should ideally have a 1:1 or 2:1 grade.

They should also possess some of the following qualities and skills:

Interest and engagement with industry news

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Experience with statistical analysis

Attention to detail

Pattern recognition

Experience with financial forecasting

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Salary for Financial Analyst - Financial Services in Oxford

58500 - 74250

25th percentile

58500

The candidate has little or no prior experience in the position and is still developing relevant skills.

50th percentile

65500

The candidate has an average level of experience and has most of the necessary skills.

75th percentile

74250

The candidate has above-average experience, has most or all the necessary skills, and may have specialised qualifications.

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