Data Analyst/Engineer

Robert Half
The City
1 year ago
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Robert Half have partnered with a leading financial services firm based in London who are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Data Analyst/Engineer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business intelligence, with specific expertise in Sage Intacct and Power B I. This role is critical in helping the senior leadership to make data driven decisions. This role is an initial 3 month day rate contract and to be considered for this opportunity you must have had experience working with Sage Intacct. Key Responsibilities: BI Solution Development: Design, develop, and implement comprehensive BI solutions that integrate data from Sage Intacct, SAP Concur, and other sources into Power BI for insightful reporting. Data Integration: Lead efforts to integrate financial, expense, and operational data from Sage Intacct and SAP Concur into a unified reporting framework within Power BI. Report Creation: Develop, maintain, and optimise Power BI reports and dashboards that provide clear, actionable insights tailored to the needs of the senior leadership team. Strategic Analysis: Analyse complex data sets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that support business-critical decision-making at the executive level. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to understand their data needs and provide tailored BI solutions that drive strategic outcomes. Qualifications: Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in business intelligence, with proven expertise in Power BI, Sage Intacct, and SAP Concur. Technical Skills: Strong experience with Sage Intacct for financial data management, reporting, and analysis. Knowledge of SAP Concur, particularly in expense data integration and reporting. Analytical Skills: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong ability to synthesise large volumes of data into meaningful insights for decision-makers. Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex data insights to senior leadership in a clear and compelling manner. Business Acumen: Strong understanding of business operations, finance, and strategic planning, with the ability to translate data into business strategy. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice Security alert: scammers are currently targeting jobseekers. Robert Half do not ask candidates for a fee or request candidates to send applications through instant messaging services such as WhatsApp or Telegram. Learn how to protect yourself by visiting our website: roberthalf.com/gb/en/how-spot-recruitment-scams-and-protect-yourself

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