Finance Control & Analytics Specialist

Interim Finance Control & Analytics Specialist (Expense Management) • Central London (2 days per week onsite) • 6-Month Contract • ASAP Start (up to 1 month's notice considered) • £400–£550 per day (Umbrella), depending on experience A global professional services organisation is seeking a Finance Control & Analytics Specialist to join its regional finance function, supporting multiple European locations. This role combines financial controls, compliance monitoring, analytics, and selected finance operations oversight. It is suited to a finance professional who enjoys working with data, improving processes, and strengthening financial governance and transparency. Key Responsibilities • Monitor and enhance travel and expense compliance and control frameworks • Analyse spend patterns and cost trends, identifying risks and opportunities • Review policy adherence and control effectiveness across finance processes • Develop dashboards, reporting tools, and management insights • Support governance and control improvement initiatives • Assist with selected finance operations activities, including corporate card administration and payment validation Requirements • 3–5 years’ experience in finance operations, financial controls, compliance, FP&A, or analytical finance roles where you have demonstrated a strong understanding of expense management and financial governance • Advanced Excel skills (essential) • Experience with data visualisation or analytics tools (BI preferred) • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability • Good stakeholder management and communication skills What’s on offer • Hybrid working (2 days per week in Central London) • 6-month contract with potential for extension • £400–£550 per day (Umbrella), depending on experience • Immediate start available (up to 1 month’s notice considered) • Opportunity to work within a large international finance function