PSE Consulting

About the Company

PSE Consulting - PSE (Payment Systems Europe Limited), based in London, UK, was formed in 1991 as a specialist business and technology payment systems consulting company. The company is highly regarded for its advisory knowledge, expertise and independence. It is well established within the UK, continental Europe and the Middle East. PSE has worked with and completed assignments for many of Europe's leading financial institutions, retailers, payment systems operators, as well as the major international and domestic European card schemes. PSE has developed a particular specialisation in acquiring, debit card, card processing, cash and cheque processing, eCommerce, prepaid cards, mobile and contactless payments. PSE has also developed a strong practice in supporting M&A bids, acquirer and processor RFPs, and in the development of card scheme rules and regulations. For over 20 years, PSE has conducted many pan-EU research projects and as a result has acquired a detailed knowledge of the cards business landscapes, processes and practices in all the major European nations.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

PSE Consulting

Job Title

Financial Analyst

Job Description

**Job title:** Financial Analyst **Role Summary:** Provide analytical support within payments consulting engagements, focusing on card scheme (Visa, Mastercard) data. Build and maintain financial models, conduct market research, and prepare client-facing presentations. Deliver insights to support pricing, profitability, and cost audit initiatives. **Expectations:** - Hold an accounting or finance qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent). - Minimum 5 years of business experience, with at least 3 years handling card scheme data at a scheme, bank, or acquirer. - Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with strong analytical, charting, and data‑visualisation skills. - Exceptional attention to detail, organisational and planning abilities. - Fluent written and spoken English; clear communication of technical findings. **Key Responsibilities:** - Maintain a key financial resource used across multiple projects. - Build, update, and validate complex financial models and dashboards. - Research and collate market data, card economics, and scheme fee structures. - Design and deliver professional client presentations. - Coordinate project tasks and support delivery of client assignments. - Conduct consumer and merchant market research as required. **Required Skills:** - Accounting or finance qualification, or significant experience in cost audits, business case development, pricing, and profitability analysis. - In‑depth knowledge of card payments economics and scheme fee models. - Advanced Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, VBA optional) and PowerPoint skills. - Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and planning capabilities. - Excellent written and oral communication; ability to present complex analysis clearly. - Proactive, self‑directed, and able to manage a variety of tasks simultaneously. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Chartered accountant or equivalent finance certification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, etc.) OR demonstrable experience in relevant finance activities.

London, United kingdom

On site

Mid level

05-10-2025