Data Analyst – Business Analytics (12 month FTC)

Herbert Smith Freehills; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Data Analyst to support business analytics through financial data validation and insights. This full-time position in London requires strong Excel, PowerBI, and SQL skills, coupled with problem-solving capabilities. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or a related field, with 1-3 years of experience in a data analytics environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or equivalent.
• 1-3 years in corporate data and analytics is preferred.
• Professional studies (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Validating and loading journals into the finance system.
• Performing system checks and resolving imbalances.
• Training users on reporting tools and best practices.

Skills

Advanced Excel

WEBi

PowerBI

SQL

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or related field

Professional studies (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)

Tools

WEBi

PowerBI

SQL

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Data Analyst – Business Analytics (12 month FTC), London

Client: Herbert Smith Freehills

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 5533b1bd1b41

Job Views: 4

Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

Job Description:

About Herbert Smith Freehills

Herbert Smith Freehills is committed to helping you achieve your goals through exceptional client service and a pursuit of excellence. With a global presence in major markets, we work on complex legal matters, regulatory issues, and market transactions, especially in energy, ESG, infrastructure, and technology sectors. We support our people’s growth to deliver on our ambition: your goals, our ambition.

The Opportunity

Key Internal Relationships:

• Business Analytics team
• Business Finance team
• Extended data analyst community
• HSF internal stakeholders
• Business Liaison Analysts (BLAs)

Role Overview:

This role requires a working knowledge of finance practices and a commercial awareness of the legal business to partner with business and technical teams, ensuring financial process accuracy and leveraging data for insights.

Key Responsibilities:

• Validate and load journals into the finance system.
• Perform system checks and resolve imbalances with Data Analysts.
• Maintain system elements like Chart of Accounts, GL linkings, project codes.
• Support month-end processes for Finance Managers.
• Maintain and update reports in WEBi, troubleshoot issues.
• Analyze data processes to improve reporting efficiency.
• Train users on WEBi best practices.
• Assist with complex reporting issues and support data literacy.
• Ensure proper understanding and usage of reports and metrics.
• Interpret data trends and present insights using PowerBI, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Monitor ServiceNow calls, resolve or escalate issues.
• Document processes and maintain reporting schedules.
• Identify and define new reporting needs, support BI development and testing.
• Manage the BI product backlog with epics and user stories.

Key Performance Indicators:

• ServiceNow query resolution time
• Cycle time for month-end activities
• Number of trained users and quality of reports
• Accuracy of analysis and reports
• Stakeholder feedback
• Data process improvements
• System integrity and issue documentation

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field
• Professional studies (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or similar qualifications preferred
• 1-3 years in a corporate environment, preferably in data and analytics
• Advanced Excel and WEBi skills
• PowerBI proficiency desirable
• Knowledge of SQL or similar coding languages
• Strong communication skills in English
• Organized, articulate, numerate, and independent worker
• Analytical problem-solving skills

Team: Business Finance

Working Pattern: Full time

Location: London

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Diversity & Inclusion:

We value diversity and inclusion, fostering a respectful culture to support innovation and high performance, aligned with our core values: Human, Bold, and Outstanding.