Finance Analyst - Finance Digital Transformation

Laing O'Rourke; Dartford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Dartford is seeking an enthusiastic Financial Analyst. The role involves supporting digital transformation in the Finance function, focusing on process automation and enhanced reporting through the Digital Briefcase, a Power BI platform. Candidates should be working towards a finance qualification and have experience in financial reporting and Power BI. This role offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth in finance and automation while collaborating with senior leadership across the business.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial reporting and management accounts.
• Strong understanding of financial processes.
• Willingness to expand expertise in data visualization.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Digital Briefcase, ensuring reports are accurate.
• Support Finance Reporting team with data models.
• Assist in transformation projects and process improvements.
• Collaborate with teams to gather reporting needs.
• Identify and support process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Financial reporting

Data analysis

Power BI dashboard development

Process improvement

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Recognised finance qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Python

Job description

Do you flourish working in a fast-paced, high-change environment, managing multiple demands while maintaining accuracy, quality, and attention to detail. Are you an effective communicator, able to engage with stakeholders across Finance and other business functions. Laing O'Rourke are looking for an enthusiastic Financial Analyst with a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Role overview

This role will support digital transformation within the Finance function, contributing to process improvements, automation, and enhanced reporting. It involves reviewing processes across teams to identify automation opportunities and collaborating to drive efficiency improvements.

Additionally, the role involves maintenance of the Digital Briefcase, a Power BI platform that centralises critical reports across the business for executive reporting. This includes overseeing the monthly roll forward processes, managing change requests, and supporting the Finance Reporting team delivering accurate, automated executive reports.

This is an excellentopportunity for a Finance professional with Power BI experience to develop their skills in automation, reporting, and process improvements within Finance, while also gaining exposure to executive engagement across the business.

What will the role look like?

• Maintain the Digital Briefcase, overseeing the monthly roll forward process and ensuring all reports are accurate, up to date, and accessible to stakeholders across the business.
• Support the Finance Reporting team by maintaining data models for executive reporting, ensuring key financial information is accurate and automated where possible.
• Assist in transformation projects, supporting process improvements, reporting enhancements, and digital finance initiatives, including efforts to streamline workflows and reduce manual effort.
• Collaborate with teams across the business to gather reporting needs, support users with financial tools, and encourage engagement with digital solutions.
• Identify and support process improvement initiatives, assisting in the implementation of automation and efficiency solutions within Finance.

Key Experience and Skills

Essential

• Working towards a recognised finance qualification (e.g., CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or equivalent experience in a finance-related role.
• Experience in financial reporting, management accounts, or data analysis, with a strong understanding of financial processes.
• Experience in Power BI dashboard development, with a willingness to expand expertise in data visualisation and reporting automation.
• Ability to analyse finance processes, identify inefficiencies, and support the implementation of improvements.
• Ability to engage with senior leadership across Finance and other business functions.

Desirable

• Exposure to Power Platform tools or other digital solutions is an advantage.
• Familiarity with AI capabilities, such as Microsoft Copilot, to enhance automation and efficiency.
• Experience with data tools like SQL and Python to support advanced data analysis and integration.
• Previous experience in the engineering / construction industry is preferred.