Interim Financial Analyst - Power BI

Bayman Atkinson Smythe; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance consultancy in Manchester is seeking an experienced Finance Analyst to join their team on an interim basis for at least four months. The successful candidate will utilize their expertise in Power BI to develop comprehensive financial reports that provide real-time insights. The role requires strong budgeting and forecasting skills, along with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to strategic financial planning and performance analysis.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Finance Analyst with expertise in Power BI for reporting and data visualization.
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Solid understanding of financial reporting and performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance Power BI dashboards and reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for data gathering.
• Analyse financial performance and provide insights.
• Build dashboards across key financial metrics.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Identify automation opportunities for reporting improvements.

Skills

Finance Analysis

Power BI

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial Modelling

Analytical Skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Finance Analyst with extensive skills in Power BI and a strong background in budgeting and forecasting? Reporting directly to the Finance Director, we are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Analyst to join our Social Housing client on an Interim basis for a minimum of four months to develop a suite of reports in Power BI.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance Power BI dashboards and reports to provide real-time financial insights and analysis to key stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to gather data and understand business needs for reporting and analysis.
• Analyse financial performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to support decision-making and strategic planning.
• Build a dashboard of reports across banking, budgeting and forecasting, management accounts, live project reporting and statutory accounts.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial metrics, variance analysis, and performance indicators.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement within the reporting function to streamline workflows.

What the job requires

• Proven experience as a Finance Analyst, with significant expertise in Power BI for reporting and data visualization.
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Solid understanding of financial reporting and performance metrics.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial modelling tools.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to present complex data in a clear and concise manner.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Apply now or get in touch with our team to learn more.