Senior Finance Analyst

GWI; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data company in the UK is seeking a Finance Analyst to support commercial analysis and enhance financial models. Responsibilities include developing reports, managing financial data accuracy, and collaborating with senior finance leaders. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Finance and proven experience in financial analysis. The role offers competitive salary and benefits, including flexible work options and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave

Health cash plan

Enhanced family benefits

Flexitime

Hybrid and remote options

Accredited learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a finance analyst, FP&A analyst, or data analyst role.
• Ability to work with large datasets, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Knowledge of BI tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial analysis by collaborating with senior finance leaders.
• Develop reports and dashboards for self-service analytics.
• Validate and manage financial data accuracy across key systems.

Skills

Financial modelling

Data analysis

SQL

Excel

Google Sheets

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Strong communication

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, or related field

Tools

Anaplan

Salesforce

ERP platforms

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

About GWI

At GWI, you'll find meaningful work, visible impact, and a culture that empowers you to do your best.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial analysis by collaborating with senior finance leaders to enhance financial models covering bookings, revenue, quota coverage, demand generation, and commissions.
• Develop reports and dashboards, enabling self‑service analytics for stakeholders using Excel, Google Sheets, SQL, and Tableau.
• Work across finance transformation initiatives to support automation and system integration projects.
• Validate and manage financial data, ensuring accuracy across key systems, including Anaplan, Salesforce, and other finance tools.
• Assist in data reconciliation between finance systems and business platforms (ERP, CRM, Procurement, HRMS).
• Build and maintain financial models to provide insights into revenue, growth, and profitability.
• Assist in forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis across commercial and finance teams.
• Work with the Systems Accountant to ensure accurate data flows across finance and business systems.
• Validate financial and operational data across Anaplan, Salesforce, ERP, and internal databases.
• Identify data discrepancies, troubleshoot issues, and support data governance initiatives.
• Build financial reports and dashboards using Tableau, Power BI, or Google Sheets to provide insights for decision‑making.
• Support automation of financial reporting, KPI tracking, and forecasting models.
• Assist in creating self‑service analytics tools to empower commercial and finance teams.
• Collaborate with IT, Data Engineering, and BI teams to integrate financial data across systems.
• Assist in finance system improvements and automation projects (e.g., Salesforce, Anaplan, Procurify, HRMS integrations).
• Support the finance team in optimising workflows and process automation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a finance analyst, FP&A analyst, or data analyst role.
• Strong financial modelling and data analysis skills (Excel, Google Sheets, SQL).
• Experience with finance systems such as Anaplan, Salesforce, or ERP platforms.
• Ability to work with large datasets, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Knowledge of BI tools (Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to translate financial data into business insights.

Values & Attitude

Equally important is attitude. We want people who think big (to make an impact), ask why (to find a better way), and show respect (to everyone, at every level, all the time). Those are our values, and they're a big part of what we're looking for in you.

Benefits

• Time to recharge – 25 days’ annual leave, plus office closures over the holidays.
• Health & wellbeing – Health cash plan, enhanced family benefits, carer days, and mental health support.
• Financial benefits – Competitive salary, 4% pension matching, and recognition programs that celebrate success.
• Flexibility & balance – Flexitime, early Friday finishes, hybrid and remote options, plus a “work from home” budget.
• Career growth – Accredited learning, leadership development, and global career mobility.
• Community & impact – DE&I initiatives, volunteering opportunities, donation matching, and payroll giving.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Diversity is fundamental to who we are – both as a data company and as a workplace. Our data reflects global realities, and so must our teams. We strive to ensure our workforce is as diverse and inclusive as the insights we provide to our clients. As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates and are committed to providing all necessary adjustments during the hiring process. We also actively encourage applications from underrepresented and marginalized communities. At GWI, you will find a place where you can contribute meaningfully, grow professionally, and belong fully.