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

JR United Kingdom; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global enterprise in the legal sector seeks a Financial Data Manager to oversee data quality and governance strategies. This role involves enhancing finance data accuracy and managing the integration of analytical tools. Candidates should possess a finance/accounting background along with technical expertise in data strategy and analysis.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of finance data, ideally within professional services.
• Extensive experience in improving data quality and integrity.
• Experience with data governance tools like Purview or Collibra.

Responsibilities

• Drive the finance data strategy to enhance data accuracy.
• Lead the integration with Power BI for reporting.
• Promote the importance of data quality across functions.

Skills

Data Analysis

Data Quality

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Data Governance

Education

Finance/Accounting Background

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Collibra

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 focuses on data quality and integrity, and we’re seeking someone to own this globally from a finance perspective as a subject matter expert. You will be responsible for driving the finance data strategy to enhance data accuracy and leading the integration with Power BI for reporting.

You should be passionate about data and its value, with strong experience in data analysis, particularly finance data (e.g., P&L, time & billing), combined with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills to lead change. This role is suitable for 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:

• Deep knowledge of finance data, ideally within professional services or consulting environments
• Extensive experience in improving data quality & integrity and leading data strategy
• Significant 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 the importance of data quality across functions
• Background in finance systems from a technology or accounting perspective
• Experience working 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%).