Finance Data Analyst
Michael Page
Gillingham, United Kingdom
4 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Compensation
£ 50KJob location
Remote
Gillingham, United Kingdom
Tech stack
Microsoft Excel
Artificial Intelligence
Big Data
Data Integrity
Data Mining
Data Visualization
Excel Formulas
Pivot Tables
SQL Databases
Job description
- Analyse financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement.
- Prepare detailed reports and dashboards for stakeholders across the Accounting & Finance department.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support budgeting and forecasting activities.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive financial and operational reports using SQL and Excel
- Analyse large datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for business improvement.
- Collaborate closely with finance leadership to understand analytical needs and deliver timely, accurate insights.
- Contribute to the identification of data points that could enhance AI-driven initiatives, without requiring deep AI specialisation.
- Present findings and recommendations clearly to stakeholders, supporting data-led decision-making.
- Ensure data integrity and consistency across reporting frameworks.
- Proactively identify and deliver reporting improvements to increase efficiency and impact..
Requirements
- Proven experience in a Data Analyst role, ideally within a retail or e-commerce setting.
- Advanced proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation.
- Expert-level Excel skills, including pivot tables, advanced formulas, and data visualisation.
- A practical, results-oriented mind-set capable of delivering insights in a dynamic environment.
- An understanding of how data contributes to broader business objectives, including AI-driven strategies.
- Ability to work effectively, providing valuable analytical support without the need for extensive corporate governance frameworks.
- Comfortable commuting to Gillingham (Kent) for a minimum of three days per week.
- A track record of identifying and communicating key data trends and business implications.
Benefits & conditions
England Permanent £35,000 - £50,000 per year View Job Description Shape strategic decisions by transforming complex data into actionable insights within a fast-paced retail environment. This role offers the opportunity to drive genuine business value, directly informing financial and operational strategy through robust analysis and clear reporting.
- Competitive Salary and Benefits
- 3 Days a week in the office (Gillingham) 2 Working from home., * Competitive salary ranging from £35,000 to £50,000 per annum.
- A collaborative and supportive work environment.
About the company
This position is within a large organisation that operates in the retail industry. They are committed to maintaining efficient financial operations and leveraging data to drive business growth and improve decision-making.