Finance Data Analyst

Association of International Certified Professional Accountants; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer is seeking a Financial Data Analyst to join their finance team. The role involves delivering high-quality financial data analysis, supporting planning and performance reporting. Candidates should have a university degree, a recognised accounting qualification, and advanced skills in Excel and Power BI. This position offers a competitive salary of £50,000-£55,000 and exposure to cutting-edge financial systems.

Qualifications

• University degree is mandatory.
• Recognised accounting qualification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality financial data analysis across multiple business units.
• Support planning, forecasting, and performance reporting.
• Leverage advanced tools to drive automation and improve reporting accuracy.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills including VBA coding

Strong experience with Power Pivot, Power Query, Power BI, and DAX

Proficiency in SAP & SAC, particularly CO-PA and FI modules

Familiarity with Analysis for Office and SQL

Experience using Power Automate

Excellent communication skills

Proactive, problem-solving mindset

Education

University degree

Recognised accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA)

Job description

A leading global manufacturer is seeking a highly skilled and technically proficient Financial Data Analyst to join their dynamic finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment where data and insight play a critical role in strategic decision-making.

Your new role
You'll be responsible for delivering high-quality financial data analysis across multiple business units, supporting planning, forecasting, and performance reporting. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you'll leverage advanced tools and systems to drive automation, improve reporting accuracy, and ensure compliance with internal and external standards.

What you'll need to succeed

• A university degree (mandatory)
• A recognised accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA)
• Advanced Excel skills including VBA coding
• Strong experience with Power Pivot, Power Query, Power BI, and DAX
• Proficiency in SAP & SAC (Cloud), particularly CO-PA and FI modules
• Familiarity with Analysis for Office and SQL
• Experience using Power Automate to streamline reporting processes
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, problem-solving mindset

What you'll get in return
You'll receive a competitive salary of £50,000-£55,000, alongside the opportunity to work in a high-performing team within a globally recognised brand. The role offers exposure to cutting-edge financial systems and the chance to influence business outcomes through data-driven insights.

How to apply
If you're interested in this role, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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