Data Analyst

Wates; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK development company is hiring a Finance Data Analyst for a 6-month fixed-term contract in Finsbury Park. You will build Power BI dashboards, extract and transform data with SQL, and collaborate with various teams to drive data-led decisions. The ideal candidate should be proficient in Power BI and SQL, possess strong analytical skills, and be an effective communicator. This role offers an opportunity to work on impactful data projects.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Power BI, SQL, and advanced Excel (macros, pivot tables, lookups).
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive.
• Confident communicator who can translate complex data for non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with financial data and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Power BI dashboards.
• Extract and transform data using SQL.
• Collaborate with Finance, IT, and Operational teams to deliver meaningful insights.
• Ensure data accuracy and support system improvements.
• Lead data projects and support senior leadership with ad-hoc analysis.

Skills

Power BI

SQL

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Job description

Overview

Finance Data Analyst – 6-Month FTC
Finsbury Park • Full-Time • Fixed-Term Contract

Are you a data-savvy finance professional with a passion for turning numbers into insights? We’re looking for a Finance Data Analyst to join our team on a 6-month fixed-term contract based in Finsbury Park.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Power BI dashboards
• Extract and transform data using SQL
• Collaborate with Finance, IT, and Operational teams to deliver meaningful insights
• Ensure data accuracy and support system improvements
• Lead data projects and support senior leadership with ad-hoc analysis

You’ll be working across a portfolio of contracts in Local Government, Housing Associations and the private sector, helping drive data-led decisions in a fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Bring

• Proficient in Power BI, SQL, and advanced Excel (macros, pivot tables, lookups)
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive
• Confident communicator who can translate complex data for non-technical stakeholders
• Experience with financial data and accounting principles

Bonus points if you’ve worked with COINS, Salesforce, or in the housing/construction sector.

Why Join Us?

• Work closely with senior stakeholders and make a real impact
• Be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team
• Gain exposure to exciting data projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Length: 6 months

Location: Finsbury Park (with occasional travel to other offices)

Checks and Diversity

Due to the nature of the position, a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we do not discriminate based on criminal record or disclosed offenses. Some roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks. For more information about checks, general policy is available upon request.

Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.

Our Promise

Thriving places – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.
Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.
Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in, and treated with care.

We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.