Finance Project Analyst

Vectis Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturer is looking for a Finance Project Analyst to join their finance team on an interim basis. The role involves improving reporting systems and spreadsheet visibility, requiring advanced Excel skills and project management experience. Candidates should be proficient in data cleansing and validation, and capable of implementing solutions to streamline processes.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to take the lead on projects for process improvements.
• Experience in managing, cleansing, and validating data.
• Ability to work effectively in project-based assignments.

Responsibilities

• Cleanse and validate data for accuracy and reliability.
• Improve visibility and usability of spreadsheets.
• Enhance Management Accounts reporting.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Data management

Communication skills

Job description

Due to growth, a global manufacturer is looking to appoint a Finance Project Analyst to join the company on an interim basis. Working as part of the finance team, you will be responsible for improving current reporting systems and spreadsheet data visibility. Candidates are sought with a high proficiency in Excel and experience working on simultaneous projects to capture data and improve systems.

The role

• Cleanse and validate data to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Improve spreadsheets data visibility and useability.
• Improve Management Accounts reporting.
• Improve KPI and Exec level information.
• Align local reporting and Group reporting (currently we report in two formats).
• Reduce manual work arounds on data capture and reporting.
• Align payroll reporting to appropriate business unit profit centres.

The Person

• Proven ability to take the lead on projects aimed at improving and streamlining existing processes.
• Highly skilled in managing, cleansing and validating data to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Proficient in Excel, including advanced functions such as Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and complex formulas.
• Excellent communicator who can work closely with the finance team to identify challenges and deliver practical solutions.
• Experience in working on project-based assignments, preferably within a process improvement or finance-related environment.