Financial Planning and Analysis Associate

Financial Planning & Analysis – Associate (Junior)

Joining the Financial Planning and Analysis team within Macquarie Asset Management, you will play a key role in providing insight, analysis and strategic support that helps senior leaders make informed decisions. You will also drive process improvement and expand the reach of a high-performing team.

Location

London

Employment Details

Permanent – Full time, Junior
Job ID: 23256
Date: 22-Jul-2026

What role will you play?

As an Associate within the Financial Planning and Analysis team, you will lead business performance analysis, budgeting and forecasting activities for the central Sales and Marketing team. You will deliver high-quality insight and reporting that supports effective decision-making and cost management.

Partnering with senior stakeholders across Macquarie Asset Management, you will provide clear and actionable analysis of business performance, cost and staffing movements—helping leaders understand trends and make informed decisions.

The role offers significant exposure across the business as you build trusted relationships, expand the team's support into currently under-served areas, and enhance the quality and depth of financial planning and analysis provided to stakeholders. You will also drive process improvement and automation initiatives to increase the efficiency, accuracy and timeliness of reporting and cost allocation activities, while contributing to strategic projects that support the continued growth and evolution of the team.

What you offer

• Experience in financial planning and analysis, business performance reporting or cost management within a large and complex organisation, with experience in asset management or financial services viewed favourably.
• A recognised finance qualification such as CA or CPA, alongside strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to generate meaningful business insights.
• Confidence building effective relationships with senior stakeholders and communicating financial information clearly to support decision-making.
• A proactive, curious approach to identifying process improvement and automation opportunities that enhance efficiency and reporting quality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to balance detailed analysis with a broader commercial perspective; experience with Anaplan is advantageous.

What we offer

Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria, include:

1. 1 wellbeing leave day per year and a minimum of 25 days of annual leave.
2. 26 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks’ paid leave for secondary caregivers.
3. Paid fertility leave for those undergoing or supporting fertility treatment.
4. 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching.
5. Access to a wide range of salary sacrificing options.
6. Benefits and initiatives to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing, including comprehensive medical and life insurance cover.
7. Access to the Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services.
8. Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription.
9. Access to company funded emergency and backup dependent care services.
10. Recognition and service awards.
11. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role.
12. Reimbursement for work from home equipment.

About Macquarie Asset Management

Macquarie Asset Management is a leading global asset manager, trusted by institutions, individuals and communities to responsibly manage A$720 billion in assets. MAM provides clients with a diverse range of investment solutions that seek to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns.

All figures as at 30 September 2025, excluding assets acquired by Nomura on 1 December 2025.

Inclusion at Macquarie

Macquarie is committed to providing an inclusive environment where different experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected. Macquarie provides access to opportunities for all individuals regardless of their identity, including age, disability, neurodiversity, gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, parental status, race (including ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, or socio-economic background.

Reasonable adjustments are provided to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. If you require an adjustment, please let us know during the application process.