Job Title: MI Analyst
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Alderley Edge or Edinburgh
Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based
Closing date: 2nd January 2026
We currently are seeking applications for MI Analyst to be based at either our Alderley Edge or Edinburgh office on a permanent basis.
The role sits within the Financial Planning & Analysis team within Group Finance, as a central Hub the team is responsible for the build and execution of key Finance reports to support business decision making and performance management, maintaining existing reports/making changes and ad-hoc analysis deployed against resource demands from Finance Business Partners.
As an MI Analyst your role would be responsible for taking the lead in identifying areas for improvement and continuously improving key processes for controls, effectiveness, and efficiency while being recognised as an SME in their subject area.
Working in this team would gain you strong understanding of the drivers of operating profit performance at a UK Life and Pension company, and that of Royal London’s business and of the relevant market and propositions, including competitors’ strategies, and understanding of market dynamics. There will also be opportunity to develop your ability to communicate in a professional and influential manner with colleagues, senior Executives and leaders and committees.
About the role
* Production and review of key financial data and information, alongside interpretation of results with the purpose of delivering insightful analysis.
* Production of regular finance reporting & ad-hoc analysis for actuals, forecasting and business planning.
* Presentation of insight and analysis to senior stakeholders both inside and outside Finance to inform business decisions.
* Working with the Finance Business Partners and Senior Cost Managers, providing a point of engagement into Group Finance for any queries arising from analysis provided or requests for further analysis and insight.
* Taking proactive ownership of report production and process improvement to increase production efficiency and insight generated.
* Liaise with key Finance areas and wider business areas to understand the key drivers for the information and provide appropriate challenge.
* Identifying areas for improvement and continuously improve key processes for controls, effectiveness, and efficiency.
* Provide clear, effective communication of outcomes to key stakeholders across in Group Finance and the wider business.
About you
* Strong analytical skills and ability to draw out key messages in a non-complex way.
* Can communicate complex financial matters clearly and precisely.
* Experience of dealing directly with senior stakeholders in an effective way.
* Understanding of data processes, solutions, and how these can be used to track performance.
* Strong understanding of Royal London’s cost base and cost allocations processes.
* Knowledge or experience in PowerBI and finance reporting and planning systems (ie Oracle).
About Royal London
We’re the UK’s largest mutual life, pensions, and investment company, offering protection, long-term savings and asset management products and services.
Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve.
We've always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme and private medical insurance. You can see all our benefits here - Our Benefits