Financial Data Manager - SQL, Power BI, Collibra, Data Quality, Data Strategy, Data Governance

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent enterprise in the legal sector seeks a Financial Data Manager to spearhead data strategy and governance initiatives. This role offers an outstanding opportunity to join a global firm undergoing a significant transformation. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in finance data management and a strong technical background, while also demonstrating excellent stakeholder engagement abilities. The position requires working on-site 3 days a week and emphasizes the value of data in driving strategic finance decisions.

Benefits

Bonus

Benefits

Hybrid working (60% City of London, 40% remote)

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of finance data in professional services.
• Extensive experience in improving data quality and leading data strategy.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Drive the finance data strategy to improve data accuracy.
• Lead integration of Power BI for reporting.
• Promote data quality importance cross-functionally.

Skills

Data Analysis

Data Governance

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Technical Expertise

SQL

Data Quality Improvement

Education

Finance/Accounting background

Tools

Power BI

Collibra

Purview

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Financial Data Manager - SQL, Power BI, Collibra, Data Quality, Data Strategy, Data Governance, Bolton, Greater Manchester

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Client:

Smart Sourcer

Location:

Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Financial Data Manager – Data Strategy, Data Quality, Data Governance, SQL, Power BI, Collibra - Global

Outstanding opportunity to join this global enterprise and famous brand within the ‘magic circle’ of the legal sector. Following a recent merger, this business is undergoing a major transformation including harmonizing its finance applications and data. The company is focused on data quality and integrity, and we’re looking for someone to own this globally from a finance perspective as a subject matter expert. You’ll be responsible for driving the finance data strategy to improve data accuracy and leading the integration with Power BI for reporting.

You need to be passionate about data and its value, with strong data analysis experience (especially finance data such as P&L, time & billing), combined with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills to lead change. This role suits someone from a finance/accounting background (with a technical element) such as a Senior Systems Accountant, or a technology professional specialized in finance systems and data. Essential experience includes:

• In-depth knowledge of finance data, ideally within professional services or consulting environments
• Extensive experience in improving data quality & integrity and leading data strategy
• Strong data analysis, governance, and structuring experience
• Proficiency in SQL and SQL Query Analyzer
• Experience with data governance tools like Purview or Collibra
• Experience with Power BI
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to promote data quality importance cross-functionally
• Background in finance systems from a technology or accounting perspective
• Experience in complex, global enterprise environments
• Willingness to work in the office (City) 3 days a week

Salary: £85k-£92k + bonus + benefits. Location: City of London (60%) & remote (40%).