Settlement Analyst

Recruitment Solutions (NW) Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Annual bonus

Flexible working hours

On-site gym

Free parking

Regular social events

Supportive environment

Job summary

Recruitment Solutions (NW) Ltd is seeking a Settlements Analyst in Manchester to validate financial data, investigate discrepancies and ensure accurate reporting across the business. You will work with multiple departments to improve data quality and support decision making.

The role requires strong numerical and analytical skills, advanced Excel (IF, VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, Pivot Tables) and the ability to manage own workload in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel skills including formulas and PivotTables.
• Ability to investigate discrepancies and resolve data issues.
• Experience with manufacturing/finance data is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and validating invoices, costs and financial data for accuracy.
• Performing detailed reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
• Collaborating with internal teams to identify data inaccuracies.
• Maintaining data quality and updating information.
• Conducting data cleansing and analysis across business information.
• Producing regular reports and management information for decision making.
• Assisting in developing internal systems to improve efficiency.
• Identifying opportunities to streamline processes and enhance data performance.

Skills

Numerical skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

VBA

Excel data tools

Job description

We are looking for a Settlements Analyst to join our Client, a growing and innovative manufacturing business based in Manchester.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly analytical individual to join a busy team, taking responsibility for validating financial data, investigating discrepancies, and ensuring accurate reporting across the business.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Reviewing and validating invoices, costs, and financial data to ensure accuracy
• Carrying out detailed reconciliations and investigating discrepancies
• Working with internal departments to identify and resolve data inaccuracies
• Taking ownership of data quality and ensuring information is accurate and up to date
• Completing data cleansing, processing, and analysis across a range of business information
• Producing regular reports and management information to support business decisions
• Supporting the development of internal systems and processes to improve efficiency
• Identifying opportunities to streamline processes and improve data performance
• Providing monthly reporting packs and analysis to senior management

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Advanced Excel skills, including IF statements, VLOOKUPs, INDEX/MATCH, and Pivot Tables
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to work with teams across the business
• Naturally inquisitive with the ability to investigate problems and get to the bottom of discrepancies
• Highly organised with excellent time management skills
• Confident working independently and managing your own workload
• Strong IT skills and comfortable working with large volumes of data
• VBA experience would be advantageous
• Previous experience within manufacturing, finance, data analysis, or a similar environment would be beneficial

Benefits on Offer:

• 25 days’ holiday
• Annual bonus
• Flexible working hours
• On-site gym
• Free parking
• Regular company social events
• Supportive and friendly working environment

If you’re a numbers-focused and analytical individual who enjoys investigating data, solving problems, and improving processes, we’d love to hear from you!

Disclaimer

Due to the large number of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please consider your application for the currently advertised position unsuccessful. However, we may contact you regarding other suitable roles.

We want to emphasize that no wording in this advertisement is intended to discriminate based on gender, marital status, race, religion, ethnicity, age, disability, or sexual orientation.

All candidates will be evaluated solely on their merits, qualifications, and ability to fulfil the responsibilities of the role.

Reference No.

VR/05787