Finance Data Analyst

Finance Data Analyst
Hybrid - Central London + Work From Home
c£35k - £40k + Bens
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong finance knowledge and a data or analytical background, or for a part- or fully qualified accountant looking to move into a Finance Data Analyst role. The position would suit candidates confident with financial concepts such as double-entry bookkeeping and P&Ls, as well as data stores, reporting and analysis. The client is a leading live entertainment organisation, making the role attractive to those with an interest in theatre, concerts and live events. Experience in fast-paced B2C or multi-site environments, such as retail, e-commerce, media, food and beverage, travel or hospitality, would also be highly relevant. Based in Central London, the company offers a flexible hybrid model, ideally with two to three days on site each week, although other arrangements may be considered.
In this newly created Finance Data Analyst role, the client is looking for a technically capable, analytically minded individual with a strong interest in data, systems and process improvement. The successful candidate will help maintain and develop the Group's Commercial Finance data infrastructure, improve data quality and governance, and enable the Finance team to report, plan and analyse with confidence.
Key responsibilities to include:
* Act as the day-to-day link between Commercial Finance and Data Engineering, translating finance requirements into data solutions and managing development priorities.
* Administer and support the ongoing development of the Global Finance Datalake and Forecasting & Budgeting (FaB) tool, including user access, process configuration and governance.
* Work with Finance data stakeholders across the Group to resolve system issues, share best practice and improve data tools and processes.
* Manage data hygiene and interim manual data feeds while supporting the move towards fuller automation.
* Build and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards, including DAX development.
* Support the operation, governance and development of other Commercial Finance data tools, including TM1 Planning Analytics and Microsoft Fabric.
Skills, qualities and experience:
* Understanding of key financial principles, including double-entry bookkeeping and P&Ls, and the ability to apply them in a data context.
* Working knowledge of data structures and how data moves between source systems, data warehouses and reporting layers.
* Some exposure to coding or query languages such as DAX, SQL or Python; willingness and ability to learn are more important than deep existing experience.
* Experience building Power BI reports, with DAX knowledge and an understanding of data modelling best practice.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical data concepts clearly to non-technical finance stakeholders, and vice versa.
* Strong proficiency in Excel, with the ability to work confidently with complex data sets.
* Desirable: experience with TM1 Planning Analytics, Microsoft Dynamics 365 and/or Microsoft Fabric.
* Experience with enterprise reporting or data lake tools is preferred; prior exposure to a finance function would be beneficial.
Salary will depend on experience and is expected to be in the range of £35,000-£40,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package.
For further information, please send your CV to Wayne Young at Youngs Employment Services Ltd. YES acts as both an Employment Agent and Employment Business