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Manager – Financial Modelling (Contract)
£500-£650 per day (Umbrella)
Location: Central London (4 days in-office, 1 day WFH)
Duration: 6-12 months
An opportunity has arisen with a leading global private markets investment platform for an experienced Financial Modelling specialist to support a high-profile transformation programme.
This role sits at the heart of a firm-wide initiative to modernise portfolio reporting, financial data collection, and valuation processes. You will play a pivotal role in designing scalable Excel-based solutions that underpin decision-making across investment and finance teams.
The Opportunity
This is a hands-on, high-impact contract role focused on building and optimising financial data infrastructure. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders across finance, portfolio monitoring, and technology to create robust, automated solutions in a complex investment environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and enhance advanced Excel templates to capture financial and KPI data across a diverse portfolio
- Build scalable, structured models with strong data validation and auditability
- Automate workflows using Power Query, VBA/macros, and advanced Excel techniques
- Support data mapping, reconciliation, and integration with wider reporting systems
- Improve data quality, consistency, and governance across financial processes
- Partner with finance, valuation, and data teams to translate requirements into practical tools
- Contribute to broader automation and process improvement initiatives
Candidate Profile
We're targeting high-calibre contractors with a strong blend of financial expertise and advanced Excel capability.
Core requirements:
- 5 years + experience in financial modelling, data/process design, or financial systems
- Background in Big 4 Transaction Services / Deals / Valuations or a private equity / asset management environment
- Advanced Excel skills, including experience building robust, scalable templates and models
- Strong understanding of financial statements, KPIs, and data flows
- Experience with Power Query, Power Pivot, VBA/macros, and data manipulation
Why Apply?
- Work on a high-visibility transformation programme within a leading investment environment
- Gain exposure to portfolio-level data, valuation processes, and senior stakeholders
- Clear scope, autonomy, and the opportunity to make an immediate impact
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