Finance & Data Analyst

Shaftesbury
15 hours ago
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We’re recruiting for a data-driven analyst role embedded within a finance team ideal for someone who enjoys working with complex datasets and wants to apply their skills in a commercial, business-facing environment.

This is not a traditional accounting role.

Instead, you’ll focus on data analysis, reporting, and insight generation, while gaining exposure to how financial data supports business decision-making.

What you’ll be doing

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Analyse large datasets to uncover trends, insights, and performance drivers

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Write SQL queries to extract, clean, and transform data

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Build and enhance reports and dashboards using Excel and Power BI

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Support monthly reporting, budgeting, and forecasting with data-driven insight

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Identify opportunities to improve reporting, automate processes, and increase efficiency

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Work closely with finance and wider teams to improve data visibility and understanding

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Help ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of data across systems

What we’re looking for

This role is best suited to a Data Analyst who is comfortable working with financial or commercial data.

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Strong Excel skills (handling large datasets, advanced formulas)

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Working knowledge of SQL (joins, aggregations, data extraction)

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Analytical mindset with the ability to turn data into clear insights

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High attention to detail and accuracy

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Interest in automation, reporting improvement, and data optimisation

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Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

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Confident communicator who can explain data to non-technical stakeholders

Experience & background

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Experience in a data, reporting, or analytical role

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Exposure to commercial or financial data is beneficial

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Power BI or similar tools, advantageous, not essential

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ERP system experience, helpful but not required

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Degree in Data, Finance, or similar, or equivalent practical experience

Working environment

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You’ll be part of a collaborative and structured finance team, so we’re looking for someone who:

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Takes pride in accuracy and detail

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Is comfortable working to regular reporting deadlines

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Enjoys working in a methodical, organised environment

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Can balance technical analysis with business-facing communication

Why apply?

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A genuinely data-focused role (not accounting-heavy)

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Opportunity to shape how data is used within finance

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Exposure to real business decision-making

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Ideal for analysts looking to develop in a commercial environment

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This is a brand new role, so an exciting opportunity to shape the role as your own in a growing, exciting business

Contact Liam today for a confidential discussion and see if the role aligns to your skills and experiences

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