Financial Analyst
London, United Kingdom.
The Role
Sokin is looking for a Financial Analyst who will play a critical role in supporting our financial operations by providing comprehensive analysis, reporting, and forecasting. This position requires a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of global financial markets.
About Us
Sokin is a leading B2B financial services provider that enables global payments and receivables for businesses. Our mission: make cross-border transactions cheaper, faster and more transparent – at the best wholesale exchange rate.
We’re a new-age payments solution aiming to empower business trade cross-border with ease, with greater speed, and at reduced cost. Our clients can hold, send, receive and exchange over 75 currencies at a fixed rate through a single access point, as well as benefit from Sokin Pay’s integrated payment acceptance functionality. With a global infrastructure and industry-leading partners, we are rapidly becoming one of the biggest names in modern remittance.
Sokin has a rapidly increasing client base ranging from sports & entertainment to logistics, travel and more. We have grand plans and are looking to add to our already brilliant team to help us achieve our goals.
Your Responsibilities
Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis, trend analysis, and profitability analysis.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support strategic decision-making.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze financial data.
• Perform financial forecasting and budgeting, identifying potential risks and opportunities.
• Ad hoc analysis and project support as required.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and economic conditions.

Financial Planning:

• Manages financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Creates variance analysis reports and financial models.
• Leads real-time financial performance monitoring.
• Escalates any financial issues to management.
• Sets and tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) and objectives.
• Completes market research and comparable company analysis.
• Recommends strategies for increasing financial performance.
• Presents detailed monthly financial reports to managers.
• Uses popular financial planning and analysis software.
• Manages more-junior financial planning analysts.
• Collaborates with senior members of the accounting and finance teams.

We'd love to meet someone with:

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in a similar role
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong work ethic
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a global team, as well as independently.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and results-driven mindset with a strong spirit.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence key stakeholders, both written and verbal/over the phone/via email.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling tools.
• Demonstrates excellent financial and quantitative skills.
• Communicates effectively and has strong presentation skills.
• Works independently using project management skills.
• Builds strong working relationships and has leadership skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) preferred.
• Previous experience working in a Fin Tech/Start-Up environment, proven experience as a Financial Analyst or similar role.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave (not including public holidays)
• Birthday Leave
• Hybrid working

Please note, candidates will need to have the right to work in the jurisdiction that they are looking to work in.
Sokin is an equal opportunities employer and committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment. As a growing global startup with bases across multiple countries, we were established on and continue to promote an agile, flexible working culture. Please reach out to discuss any accommodations you may require during the recruitment process.