Reporting and Automation Analyst

Eversheds-Sutherland; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote working

Health & wellness support

Diversity & inclusion

Career development & mentoring

Pro bono opportunities

Retirement planning

Job summary

We are Eversheds Sutherland in Leeds, hiring a Reporting and Automation Analyst to help Finance teams improve reporting, data usage, automation and AI-enabled solutions. You will work with Finance and IT to translate requirements into practical, scalable tools.

You will test new capabilities, pilot initiatives and develop dashboards and data models using Power BI, DAX and related technologies. The role offers variety across geographies and opportunities to influence Finance processes and

Qualifications

• Practical experience of reporting, working with data or automation in a Finance or business environment.
• Good Excel skills and confidence working with large or complex data sets.
• Experience of using Power BI or a similar reporting and data visualisation tool.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand a process and identify practical improvements.
• Strong attention to detail and a focus on accuracy and quality.
• Ability to organise work, manage competing priorities and see assigned work through to completion, with support where needed.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with Finance, IT and other teams.
• An interest in technology and process improvement, with the willingness and ability to learn new tools.

Responsibilities

• Developing and coordinating repeatable reporting, data and automation solutions from initial requirement through to implementation and ongoing improvement.
• Contributing to Finance reporting, data and automation strategy and helping to prioritise opportunities that deliver measurable business value.
• Working with Finance teams to understand requirements, priorities and underlying processes, and selecting the most appropriate approved tool or approach.
• Developing accurate, accessible and reliable reports and dashboards, while contributing to consistent reporting standards, design principles and best practice.
• Automating recurring outputs and simplifying reporting and operational processes, with appropriate review and controls.
• Supporting data integration, data quality improvements and the migration of legacy reporting to strategic platforms.
• Running controlled pilots and ensuring solutions are tested, validated, documented and delivered within agreed technology, licensing, security and governance standards.
• Working with IT and other technical teams to develop sustainable solutions, agree support arrangements and resolve issues, escalating where required.
• Developing expertise in reporting, analytics, automation and AI technologies, sharing advice on best practice and emerging capabilities and supporting the testing of AI-enabled solutions and agents.
• Monitoring solution usage, performance and adoption, helping to assess outcomes and identify improvements or low-value reporting that can be retired.
• Providing guidance, training and knowledge transfer so that solutions are understood, adopted and supportable by others.
• Building strong working relationships across Finance and IT and managing assigned work independently through to completion.

Skills

Reporting experience

Data handling

Excel skills

Power BI

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Technology interest

Tools

Power BI

DAX

Power Query

Power Automate

SAP

Copilot

Job description

We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with more than 5,000 people across over 30 countries. We're full-service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we're equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we're purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We're ambitious for our clients, our communities - and for you. Whether you're starting out on your career or well established, whether you're a lawyer or in business services. If you're looking for what's next, we are too.

What to expect

For business professionals, our environment is highly collaborative with value being placed on diversity of ideas, skills and mindsets. Not least yours. It's energetic, fast-moving and there's always something new to get involved in. You will get exposure across geographies and the firm as a whole. The future is a place of opportunity. Focusing on your success and for what's next, will ensure you thrive too.

About the role

Working as part of the Finance Transformation team, you will help Finance teams across the firm make better use of reporting, data, automation and emerging technology. You will work closely with Finance and IT to understand requirements, select appropriate tools and develop practical solutions that reduce manual effort and improve the quality and consistency of reporting.

You will also help test and adopt new automation capabilities and AI-enabled solutions. The role offers the opportunity to build expertise in emerging technologies and influence how Finance uses reporting, data and automation.

Key responsibilitiets as Reporting and Automation Analyst

Reporting to the BI Reporting Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and coordinating repeatable reporting, data and automation solutions from initial requirement through to implementation and ongoing improvement.
• Contributing to Finance reporting, data and automation strategy and helping to prioritise opportunities that deliver measurable business value.
• Working with Finance teams to understand requirements, priorities and underlying processes, and selecting the most appropriate approved tool or approach.
• Developing accurate, accessible and reliable reports and dashboards, while contributing to consistent reporting standards, design principles and best practice.
• Automating recurring outputs and simplifying reporting and operational processes, with appropriate review and controls.
• Supporting data integration, data quality improvements and the migration of legacy reporting to strategic platforms.
• Running controlled pilots and ensuring solutions are tested, validated, documented and delivered within agreed technology, licensing, security and governance standards.
• Working with IT and other technical teams to develop sustainable solutions, agree support arrangements and resolve issues, escalating where required.
• Developing expertise in reporting, analytics, automation and AI technologies, sharing advice on best practice and emerging capabilities and supporting the testing of AI-enabled solutions and agents.
• Monitoring solution usage, performance and adoption, helping to assess outcomes and identify improvements or low-value reporting that can be retired.
• Providing guidance, training and knowledge transfer so that solutions are understood, adopted and supportable by others.
• Building strong working relationships across Finance and IT and managing assigned work independently through to completion.

Skills & experience

• Practical experience of reporting, working with data or automation in a Finance or business environment.
• Good Excel skills and confidence working with large or complex data sets.
• Experience of using Power BI or a similar reporting and data visualisation tool.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand a process and identify practical improvements.
• Strong attention to detail and a focus on accuracy and quality.
• Ability to organise work, manage competing priorities and see assigned work through to completion, with support where needed.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with Finance, IT and other teams.
• An interest in technology and process improvement, with the willingness and ability to learn new tools.

Skills and development areas:

• Developing Power BI data models, measures and reports using DAX, Power Query and automation or AI-enabled tools.
• Understanding data structures, integration and data quality.
• Delivering controlled, supportable solutions and supporting adoption, change and knowledge sharing.
• Building knowledge of Finance processes, systems and reporting. An accountancy qualification is not required.

The role will use tools including Microsoft Excel, Power BI, DAX, Power Query, Power Automate, SAP, Copilot and other approved platforms as the firm's technology evolves.

What’s in it for you?

• We're fair, transparent and equitable
• We share in the success of the firm, reward alignment to our values, going above and beyond and your individual performance
• We support flexible ways of working through our remote working policy and commitment to flexible, agile and hybrid ways of working
• We support your health and performance through our dental, healthcare and wellness support
• We support everything you are and all you bring through our powerful commitment to diversity and inclusion
• We provide a platform for your career, whatever your ambitions through our structured professional and personal training, mentoring and development programs
• We provide experience and opportunity through international and cross-function exposure
• We provide an opportunity to give back through our pro bono work and community engagement
• We help you plan ahead through retirement planning, insurance and assurance

Diversity & Inclusion

At Eversheds Sutherland, "Inclusive" is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We have an inherent respect for the individual. We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. Sharing ideas, asking questions, solving challenges and meeting our clients’ goals: together.

We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential and we work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture, monitor and report on our progress and impact, and develop our approach. This is reflected in our policies, systems and processes, and in our work with diversity membership organisations.

Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we are open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process.

We want you to perform at your best during our recruitment process. If there is any adjustment or support you need, please contact us so we can discuss how we can best assist you.