Senior Financial Performance Analyst

The Portfolio Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company located in Manchester is seeking a Senior Financial Data Analyst to enhance financial performance through insightful analysis and effective data management. The successful candidate will support pricing strategies, develop robust financial data environments, and ensure data consistency across Group companies. Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency are essential for this role, while experience with data analytic tools like Power BI would be beneficial. A competitive salary of £60,000 - £65,000 based on experience is offered.

Qualifications

• Strong grasp of accounting transaction processes and data architecture.
• Ability to interpret data and challenge the validity of outcomes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop the financial data environment.
• Support pricing strategy and resource allocation.
• Conduct deep dive reviews to ensure data consistency.

Skills

Accounting transactions

Data architecture

Data interpretation

Attention to detail

Commercial experience

Advanced Excel

Data analytic tools

Communication skills

Power BI

Job description

Senior Financial Data Analyst • 5 days on site • Based in Manchester • Paying £60,000 - £65,000 DOE

In this role we will be looking for someone to maintain and develop the Group's financial data environment to support and positively influence the financial performance of the business through insightful analysis.

Job Overview

Support the positive direction of financial performance across Group companies through insightful analysis of actual and projected performance. Design and influence systems and processes that support efficiency, accuracy, and insight by valuing data as an asset. Support and input on pricing strategy and service resource allocation, focussing on driving improvement to profit margins. Undertake deep dive reviews and support a consistency of data and terminology across the Group.

Skills and experience required

• Must have a strong grasp of accounting transaction processes and data architecture
• Ability to interpret data and challenge the validity of outcomes produced
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines
• Good level of commercial experience
• Advanced Excel
• Ability with or experience of other data analytic tools desirable
• Possess strong communication skills
• Experience with Power BI