Senior Financial Data Analyst

Manchester
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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

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