Data Analyst

Harnham; Greater London; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Harnham is seeking a commercially minded Data Analyst to join a growing organisation at a pivotal stage of its journey. You will sit within a small finance team and work closely with senior stakeholders to manage reporting, analysis, and data processes across the business.

Responsibilities include owning finance reporting, supporting forecasting, reconciling data across Xero, SQL and Power BI, and producing board-level insights.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in a finance, accounting, or financial analysis role.
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modelling and reporting.
• Practical experience using SQL and Power BI for reporting and data analysis.
• Experience working with large, complex datasets and performing reconciliations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to communicate insights clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A proactive and organised approach, with the confidence to take ownership of processes and improvements.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop finance reporting and management information.
• Support forecasting cycles and maintain large-scale financial models covering forecasts, planning, and cash flow.
• Reconcile data across multiple systems, including Xero, SQL, and Power BI.
• Upload, manage, and maintain finance and operational datasets.
• Produce board-level reporting on financial performance, operational metrics, and contract activity.
• Analyse volumes, performance trends, and operational data against forecasts and expectations.
• Build new reports and dashboards while enhancing existing reporting processes.
• Investigate and resolve data discrepancies to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Partner with finance, technology, and operational stakeholders to improve reporting capabilities and decision-making.

Skills

Advanced Excel

SQL

Power BI

Finance experience

Data analysis

Stakeholder comms

Attention to detail

Tools

Xero

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded Data Analyst to join a growing organisation at a pivotal stage of its journey. Combining finance, reporting, and data analysis, the role offers genuine ownership, exposure to senior stakeholders, and the chance to shape reporting processes that directly support business growth and decision-making.

The Company

They are a fast-growing organisation operating in a highly data-driven environment, delivering services at scale through a technology-enabled model. Working across multiple complex contracts and service streams, they rely on accurate reporting and insight to support strategic decisions and long-term growth. As the business continues to expand, they are investing in their finance and data capabilities to improve visibility, efficiency, and performance.

The Role

As a Data Analyst, you will sit within a small finance team and work closely with senior stakeholders to manage reporting, analysis, and data processes across the business.

You will:

• Own and develop finance reporting and management information
• Support forecasting cycles and maintain large-scale financial models covering forecasts, planning, and cash flow
• Reconcile data across multiple systems, including Xero, SQL, and Power BI
• Upload, manage, and maintain finance and operational datasets
• Produce board-level reporting on financial performance, operational metrics, and contract activity
• Analyse volumes, performance trends, and operational data against forecasts and expectations
• Build new reports and dashboards while enhancing existing reporting processes
• Investigate and resolve data discrepancies to ensure data accuracy and integrity
• Partner with finance, technology, and operational stakeholders to improve reporting capabilities and decision-making

Your Skills & Experience

You will have:

• Strong experience in a finance, accounting, or financial analysis role
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modelling and reporting
• Practical experience using SQL and Power BI for reporting and data analysis
• Experience working with large, complex datasets and performing reconciliations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
• The ability to communicate insights clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• A proactive and organised approach, with the confidence to take ownership of processes and improvements

What They Offer

• Salary of £50,000 - £55,000
• Remote working arrangement
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and key business stakeholders
• The opportunity to shape and develop reporting processes in a growing organisation
• A varied role spanning finance, analytics, reporting, and business performance
• Strong opportunities for professional development and career progression