Financial Analyst

June 16, 2026
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Job Description

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to support financial planning, reporting, and strategic decision-making within a fast-paced FX/CFD brokerage environment.

The role focuses on monitoring financial performance, analysing profitability, improving cost efficiency, and providing actionable insights to senior management. The ideal candidate will have strong FP&A experience and the ability to translate complex financial data into clear business recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Performance Monitoring

  • Review and analyse monthly P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements
  • Identify trends, variances, risks, and opportunities affecting profitability
  • Develop and monitor key financial ratios (e.g. COGS, OPEX, profit margins, liquidity ratios)
  • Build and maintain financial dashboards and management reports

2. Budgeting & Cost Control

  • Collaborate with departments to prepare annual budgets and spending plans
  • Track actual performance vs budget and highlight variances
  • Recommend corrective actions to improve cost efficiency
  • Develop cost allocation frameworks to improve financial accountability

3. Profitability & Margin Analysis

  • Analyse COGS components including liquidity providers, rebates, technology costs, and trading execution costs
  • Evaluate OPEX structure and identify optimisation opportunities
  • Support initiatives to improve margins and overall profitability

4. Cash & Treasury Management

  • Monitor cash positions and maintain optimal liquidity levels
  • Recommend low-risk investment options for surplus cash (e.g. money market funds, fixed deposits, short-term bonds)
  • Track internal investment allocations where applicable
  • Ensure sufficient liquidity for operational and strategic needs

5. Forecasting & Financial Modelling

  • Prepare monthly and quarterly financial forecasts (revenue, expenses, profit)
  • Develop scenario models (base, best, and worst case) to support strategic planning
  • Build and maintain financial models to support business decisions

6. Financial Governance & Controls

  • Develop and maintain internal financial policies and controls (approvals, expenses, vendor payments, reimbursements)
  • Liaise with external auditors, accountants, and banking partners
  • Support compliance with internal and regulatory financial standards

Candidate Profile

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Experience

  • Minimum 5+ years in FP&A, Financial Analysis, Accounting, or Treasury
  • Strong advantage if experienced within FX, CFD, Forex, Trading, or FinTech environments

Technical Skills

  • Advanced Excel / Google Sheets (financial modelling essential)
  • Experience with financial systems and BI/reporting tools
  • Strong ability to analyse financial statements and build models

Key Competencies

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to translate data into actionable insights
  • Strong ownership and accountability
  • Excellent organisation and time management
  • Self-driven with a proactive approach

Soft Skills

  • Results-driven and commercially minded
  • Strong work ethic and resilience in fast-paced environments
  • Clear and confident communicator (English required)
  • Growth mindset with continuous improvement focus
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Value of This Role

  • Improves financial clarity and decision-making across the business
  • Prevents revenue leakage and enhances cost efficiency
  • Strengthens margin control and profitability
  • Ensures optimal use of cash and capital
  • Builds a scalable finance foundation for long-term growth