Finance Analyst - Insightful Forecasts & BI Reporting

Metropolitan Thames Valley; Johnson Street; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days leave

Healthcare

Pension 9% matched

Parental leave

Salary sacrifice

Life assurance

Volunteer days

Job summary

Metropolitan Thames Valley is seeking a highly analytical Financial Analyst to join the Finance Operations team supporting Customer Services at The Johnson Building, Farringdon. You will analyse financial and performance data to drive informed decisions and ensure accurate reporting, forecasts, budgets and BI outputs.

You will maintain data integrity, develop reporting processes and work with IT and business stakeholders to deliver robust insights.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to undertake detailed quantitative analysis and interpret complex data.
• Advanced Excel skills with Pivot Tables and lookup functions.
• Experience with large data sets and data warehouses.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to deliver accurate management information.

Responsibilities

• Producing timely and accurate management and performance information to support month-end reporting, forecasting, budgeting, contract reviews, negotiations, and tenders.
• Collecting, validating, analysing, and interpreting financial data to support reporting, planning, and business decisions.
• Identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to improve service performance and efficiency.
• Supporting the development and enhancement of reporting tools and business intelligence solutions.
• Working with IT and business stakeholders to improve information and reporting systems.
• Monitoring and reporting against key performance indicators.
• Managing large and complex data sets, ensuring accuracy and data integrity.
• Supporting and coaching colleagues in the effective use of financial information.
• Assisting with forecasting future stock requirements and associated budget planning.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Pivot Tables

Data analysis

Quantitative analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent

Tools

BI Tools

SQL

Data Warehouses

Power BI

Job description

Metropolitan Thames Valley is seeking a highly analytical Financial Analyst to join the Finance Operations team supporting Customer Services at The Johnson Building, Farringdon. You will analyse financial and performance data to drive informed decisions and ensure accurate reporting, forecasts, budgets and BI outputs.

You will maintain data integrity, develop reporting processes and work with IT and business stakeholders to deliver robust insights.