Finance Data Analyst Apprentice

Aspire Defence Services Limited; Tidworth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days + holidays

Pension up to 6% matched

Life assurance and personal accidental

Benefits portal: private medical/dent,

Discounted gym membership

Discounted shopping at 100+ brands

Reward and recognition

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Aspire Defence Services Limited in Tidworth invites applications for a Finance Data Analyst Apprentice. You will collect, cleanse and format data from multiple sources to support financial decision-making.

You will build and maintain management reports and dashboards using Power BI and Power Automate, assisting with governance and data quality improvements, while contributing to finance transformation and budgeting initiatives.

Qualifications

• Qualifications: Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent.
• Experience: Data, analytics and digital solutions interest; familiarity with finance environments, ERP systems, SQL, Planning Analytics, IFS or Microsoft 365 is advantageous.
• Skills: Analytical thinking, attention to detail, problem solving, commercial awareness, communication and stakeholder management, teamwork and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Collect, format and cleanse data from multiple sources to identify trends, risks and opportunities that support operational and financial decision-making.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of management reports, dashboards and ad hoc analysis for stakeholders across the business.
• Design, build and maintain Power BI and Power Automate solutions, helping automate reporting and improve efficiency.
• Support colleagues in making the most of Microsoft technologies and data-driven ways of working.
• Monitor and improve data quality, integrity and consistency, resolving anomalies with system owners where required.
• Support data governance activities, including compliance and best-practice standards.
• Contribute to finance transformation, digitalisation, forecasting, budgeting and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Commercial awareness

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Initiative

Education

A-Level or equivalent

Tools

SQL

Planning Analytics

IFS

Microsoft 365

ERP systems

Job description

Join our Team as a Finance Data Analyst Apprentice at Aspire Defence Services Limited

Salary: Up to £24,700

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Location: Tidworth

Role Information: This role closes to applicants on Monday 2nd November (please note, we have the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications) Shortlisting will take place from Tuesday 3rd November. Apprenticeship Assessment day will be in December 2026.

Are you ready to join a dynamic team where innovation thrives? Aspire Defence Services Limited (ADSL) is seeking a passionate and results-driven Finance Data Analyst Apprentice to be part of our exciting journey.

What We Offer

• Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell holiday


• Pension Plan: Contributory Company Pension Plan matched up to 6%


• Insurance: Individual life assurance and personal accidental cover


• Employee Benefits Portal: Access to private medical, private dental, discounted gym membership, and discounted shopping at over 100 brands and outlets


• Reward and Recognition: Celebrate outstanding achievements


• Employee Assistance Program: Funded program with onsite mental health first aiders

Your Role

• Collect, format and cleanse data from multiple sources to identify trends, risks and opportunities that support operational and financial decision-making.


• Assist with the development and maintenance of management reports, dashboards and ad hoc analysis for stakeholders across the business.


• Design, build and maintain Power BI and Power Automate solutions, helping automate reporting and improve efficiency.


• Support colleagues in making the most of Microsoft technologies and data-driven ways of working.


• Monitor and improve data quality, integrity and consistency, resolving anomalies with system owners where required.


• Support data governance activities, including compliance and best-practice standards.


• Contribute to finance transformation, digitalisation, forecasting, budgeting and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Qualifications: Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent.


• Experience: A strong interest in data, analytics and digital solutions, with the ability to work accurately with data and learn technical and analytical concepts quickly. Experience of finance environments, ERP systems, SQL, Planning Analytics, IFS or the wider Microsoft 365 ecosystem would be advantageous.


• Skills: Analytical thinking, attention to detail, problem solving, commercial awareness, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships, collaborate within a team and use initiative to drive continuous improvement.

Additional Information

• The Garrisons are tobacco-free working environments.


• Security clearance is required prior to starting with us.


• We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate against protected characteristics. All candidates will be given equal consideration through our established procedures.


• This role is not eligible for employer-sponsored work visas. Candidates must have an existing and unrestricted right to work in the UK.