Analyst, Finance & Banking, Financial Analyst

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom

Company: JR UK

Client /

Employer:

Lucy Walker Recruitment

Our client is a global leader within their sector and operates across multiple sites throughout the UK. They have a superb presence in Leeds and provide expert consultancy-based expertise to a variety of clients worldwide.

They are seeking to recruit a Cost Analyst to join their expanding team for an initial 12 month Maternity Cover. This is within one of their specialist units that helps clients optimise costs and ensure compliance across their property portfolios.

This is a data-driven, analytical role focused on reviewing legal documents, interpreting clauses, analysing large datasets, and identifying cost variances. You will work closely with clients and third parties to ensure accuracy, recoverability and transparency in all transactions.

• Reviewing legal documentation and financial provisions
• Analysing spreadsheets and data to identify variances and trends
• Checking cost recoverability against legal documentation
• Liaising with clients and third parties via email, phone, and Teams
• Preparing reports, updating schedules, and maintaining databases
• Supporting the team with ad-hoc analytical tasks

• Exposure to large datasets, legal or corporate documentation, or audit processes is advantageous
• A background in legal support, data analysis, corporate administration, or property services is ideal

• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical, process-driven approach
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Clear communicator, confident liaising with clients and stakeholders
• Professionalism, strong organisation, and ability to manage your own workload
• Enthusiasm and ambition to drive your career forward

You should be someone who enjoys investigating details, telling a story with data, and working as part of a close-knit team.

• Hours:
  
  Monday–Friday, 9am–5:30pm
• Fully office based during probation, moving to a hybrid working structure after completion of probation.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Strong pension contributions
• Private medical insurance
• Income protection
• + other optional benefits