Business & Finance

Financial Analyst

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Live job postings

1,533

as of 29 Jun 2026

Demand index

0.19%

% of all job postings

Median salary

$40k

$40,000

Salary range

$30k – $60k

$30,000 – $60,000

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Core skills employers ask for

Financial modelling (e.g., DCF, LBO, M&A models)Data analysis & interpretation (e.g., Excel, SQL)Understanding of financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)Forecasting & budgetingValuation techniquesBusiness acumen & industry knowledgeFinancial software proficiency (e.g., Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters Eikon, FactSet)Report writing & presentation skillsAttention to detailRegulatory knowledge (e.g., FCA rules, IFRS/GAAP)Programming / scripting (e.g., Python, R)Machine learning basics (e.g., for forecasting or anomaly detection)

AI impact on this career

AI and automation are rapidly reshaping financial analysis in the UK. Routine tasks like data aggregation, initial variance analysis, and basic report generation are now heavily automated using tools like natural language generation and predictive algorithms. This shift reduces demand for entry-level number-crunching roles and increases the premium on higher-level interpretation, strategic judgment, and communication of insights. Financial analysts who focus purely on data extraction without adding analytical or contextual value face obsolescence, while those who leverage AI to generate deeper insights and scenario modeling are in stronger demand.