Financial Data Analyst

The Curve Group; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Financial Data Analyst to enhance employee experiences through data-driven insights. This hybrid role involves collaborating with HR to analyze compensation data, manage rewards frameworks, and contribute to employee engagement strategies. Ideal candidates will have advanced Excel skills and experience with HRIS systems such as Workday or Dayforce.

Qualifications

• Experience with HRIS systems such as Workday or Dayforce.
• Ability to translate large data sets into actionable insights.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver reward and benefits processes that drive engagement and performance.
• Support annual salary and bonus review cycles using HR systems.
• Conduct market benchmarking and salary survey analysis.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Data handling accuracy

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Tools

Workday

Dayforce

Job description

The Curve Group – Berkshire, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

We’re seeking a Financial Data Analyst with a passion for people analytics and a desire to develop their career within Reward and Benefits. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to shape and deliver an exceptional employee experience through data‑driven insights and robust analytical support.

As part of our clients People team, you’ll use your analytical expertise, Excel mastery, and data accuracy to bring clarity to compensation reviews, benchmarking, and benefits initiatives that strengthen engagement and organisational success.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with HR and business stakeholders to deliver reward and benefits processes that drive engagement and performance.
• Support annual salary and bonus review cycles through effective use of HR systems and data models.
• Conduct market benchmarking, job evaluation, and salary survey analysis to inform pay and benefits strategies.
• Analyse pay equity and internal alignment to ensure fairness, compliance, and consistency across the organisation.
• Maintain and interpret benefit and engagement data, contributing to wellbeing and reward initiatives.
• Collaborate with system specialists to identify and implement process improvements within HRIS platforms (e.g. Workday, Dayforce).

What We’re Looking For

• Advanced Excel skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy in data handling.
• Confidence working with large and complex data sets, translating findings into clear and actionable insights.
• Experience with HRIS systems (such as Workday or Dayforce), and a genuine interest in finding system‑based solutions.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines, prioritise tasks, and balance multiple projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative yet independent approach.

Join us in building reward frameworks that inspire, engage, and make a real difference to our people and culture.