Finance Analyst

The Church of England

. Support the Finance Business Partnering team, Grants teams and wider Church Finance colleagues with financial analysis and management information .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, management accounting, and the development of financial models and templates. Proficient in using financial systems and tools to support budgeting, forecasting, and stakeholder communication.

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Management AccountingFinancial AnalysisAdvanced ExcelPower BICCAB Qualification

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingBudgetingForecastingData AnalysisFinancial ModellingSAPMicrosoft Dynamics 365Management AccountsGrant Financial MonitoringDiocesan Apportionment Model

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailEffective CommunicationAbility to PrioritiseCalm Under PressureStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

SAPMicrosoft Dynamics 365Power BIFinancial Systems Packages

Certifications & Qualifications

CCAB Qualification

Industry Keywords

Finance Business PartneringChurch FinanceDiocesan FinanceInter Diocesan Finance ForumNational Church Institutions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Finance Business Partnering team, Grants teams and wider Church Finance colleagues with financial analysis and management information
Manage production of regular management accounts for each National Church Institution
Ensure monthly, quarterly and year-end close is complete and transactions are accurately recorded in SAP
Support annual budgeting and regular forecasting, including developing and maintaining templates for budget holders
Produce regular management accounts, budgets and forecasts
Collect, interpret and analyse financial reports from dioceses, cathedrals, NCIs and other Church bodies
Produce the annual Church of England financial overview
Respond to ad hoc information requests and produce relevant management information
Maintain relationships with diocesan finance teams and support the Diocesan Finance Review
Develop analysis for the Inter Diocesan Finance Forum and annual Finance Leads conference
Manage the diocesan apportionment model and maintenance pooling adjustment process
Assist with grant calculations and support grant financial monitoring and accounting
Prepare management reports and provide insight and advice in stakeholder meetings
Provide financial analysis and support for Finance projects commissioned by the Senior Finance Team
Support the transition to Microsoft Dynamics 365 and related process changes
Provide occasional support for the Inter Diocesan Finance Forum, including agenda preparation and minute-taking

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience of working in a management accounting / data analysis role
Experience of providing support, commentary and analysis to stakeholders
Experience of developing new financial templates and financial models for ad hoc or regular analysis, or improving existing templates and models
Experience of using financial systems packages including financial reporting tools
Excellent IT skills including advanced Excel, Power BI and data manipulation skills
Ability to analyse information and extract pertinent information for management
Attention to detail with a focus on clear presentation
Ability to prioritise competing demands
Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
Effective written and oral communication skills, including communicating with stakeholders at all levels and those with limited financial literacy
Part-qualified or qualified CCAB or equivalent professional accounting body qualification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays
Three additional NCI days
Family friendly policies
Wellbeing cashback scheme
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
Defined benefit pension with employer contributions of up to 18%
Generous life assurance cover