Finance Transformation Analyst Full Time NEW

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Your new companyA leading organisation with a presence across Europe is seeking a highly analytical and detail-driven Accountant to join their Transformation Office. This is a London-based hybrid role (2-3 days in the office) supporting large transformation and strategic investment programmes.

Your new roleReporting to the head of finance transformation, your duties will include:

• Maintain and update financial data for transformation and investment projects.
• Perform variance analysis to explain cost and benefit deviations.
• Provide financial modelling for business cases (ROI, NPV, payback).
• Forecast resource requirements and identify capacity risks.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning cycles.
• Ensure consistent reporting through cross-functional collaboration.
• Align cost classifications with Group accounting standards (Opex vs Capex).

What you’ll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with:

• Strong experience in financial analysis, project accounting, or transformation support
• Advanced Excel and modelling skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Analytical mindset with the ability to reconcile data and test assumptions
• Experience in cost capitalisation, impairment, and business case validation
• Confidence in stakeholder engagement and the ability to challenge constructively
• Strong communication skills and sound judgement

What you’ll get in return

• Opportunity to work on high-impact transformation programmes across Europe
• Hybrid working model with flexibility
• Exposure to strategic finance and investment decision-making
• Collaborative and dynamic working environment

What you need to do nowIf you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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