Inventory Data Analyst: Turn Stock Data into Profit

Gap Personnel Limited; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Employee discount

Long service awards

Cycle to work scheme

Opportunity to join an established and

Job summary

Gap Personnel Limited is seeking an Inventory Accountant to join the Head Office team in Plymouth. You will analyse inventory performance and provide insights to improve purchasing efficiency and profitability, working across finance, purchasing and supply chain.

The role requires strong analytical skills, advanced Excel and Power BI, and experience with large data sets. You will turn financial data into clear recommendations and support stock takes across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Part-accounting qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience with large and complex data sets.
• Strong Excel and Power BI skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication.
• Ability to turn financial data into practical recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing inventory levels, stock age, trends and KPIs.
• Identifying risks, opportunities and discrepancies within inventory data.
• Investigating stock discrepancies and providing recommendations.
• Supporting forecasting and trend analysis.
• Ensuring accurate inventory valuations and data integrity.
• Supporting physical stock takes across multiple locations.
• Working closely with purchasing, supply chain and other key stakeholders.
• Presenting financial insights clearly to non-finance teams.
• Supporting strong financial controls and continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Data storytelling

Education

Part-accounting qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

Gap Personnel Limited is seeking an Inventory Accountant to join the Head Office team in Plymouth. You will analyse inventory performance and provide insights to improve purchasing efficiency and profitability, working across finance, purchasing and supply chain.

The role requires strong analytical skills, advanced Excel and Power BI, and experience with large data sets. You will turn financial data into clear recommendations and support stock takes across multiple locations.