Purpose Statement
The Lead Analyst: Profitability plays a critical role in shaping business strategy by turning complex financial and data insights into clear, actionable profitability intelligence. Positioned within Finance, the role partners closely with the business to deeply understand revenue and cost drivers across products, transactions and distribution channels. Initially focused on supporting Personal Banking Credit, the role offers exposure to broader profit centres over time, making it a unique opportunity to influence performance at scale. By combining strong financial acumen with advanced data analytics capabilities (SQL and Power BI), this role delivers insight that directly informs decision-making, drives sustainable growth, and contributes to the overall success of the division and the bank.
Experience
2 - 4 years' experience in analytical roles that included exposure to activity-based costing and project appraisal, leading projects and engaging with senior management
Proven experience in building activity-based cost models and constructing business cases
2 - 4 years' experience within financial services
Qualifications (Minimum)
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting - Financial Accounting or Mathematical Sciences
Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred)
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting - Financial Accounting or Mathematical Sciences
Knowledge
Activity based cost models
Forecasting and budgeting
Financial mathematics
Capital cost calculations
Skills
Numerical Reasoning skills
Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)
Programming skill (SAS, SQL, R, Python)
Commercial Thinking Skills
Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
Analytical Skills