Financial Data & Reporting Analyst
Location: Near Christchurch, Dorset (Hybrid options available)
Contract: 12-month fixed term, with potential to extend
Hours: Flexible – full-time or part-time considered
Salary: £40,000–£45,000 DOE + benefits
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Financial Data & Reporting Analyst to join a dynamic finance team. This role is pivotal in automating and improving financial and KPI reporting processes across a diverse group of entities. You will work closely with finance managers and system project teams to streamline data collection, enhance data structures, and build reliable, scalable reporting tools.
This is a hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys problem-solving, modernising processes, and creating high-quality reporting solutions.
Key Responsibilities
*Automate and improve financial and KPI reporting processes.
*Consolidate and validate data from multiple entities and sources.
*Build scalable reporting tools using Excel, Power Query, and Power Pivot.
*Enhance data structures and workflows for efficiency and accuracy.
*Support system upgrades, including data mapping and testing.
*Collaborate with finance managers on reporting and process improvements.
*Identify inefficiencies and propose improvements to data flows and reporting methods.
*Maintain documentation and ensure long-term scalability of solutions.
Skills & Experience Required
*Advanced Excel skills, including Power Query and Power Pivot (essential).
*Experience working with multi-entity or multi-system financial data (essential).
*Ability to automate reporting processes using workflow tools (essential).
*Solid understanding of accounting principles and management reporting (essential).
*Strong attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and validation (essential).
*Ability to build scalable templates, models, and workflows (essential).
*Hands-on, problem-solving approach (essential).
*Experience with Power BI (desirable).
What’s on Offer
*Competitive salary (£40–45k DOE).
*Pension scheme with employer contributions.
*22 days holiday plus bank holidays.
*Supportive team environment and opportunities for professional development.