Finance Analyst - Accounts Payable | Leicester Based | Full-Time in Office

We are really excited to be working with a well-known retail business based in Leicester that is strengthening its Accounts Payable function through a data-led transformation. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who is passionate about data and wants to uncover issues, spot patterns, and help improve core finance processes. You will be working closely with a team that is focused on turning financial data into meaningful insight and action. This is a hands-on analytical role where you will investigate supplier issues, payment runs, and recurring AP challenges using existing reporting tools such as Power BI.

We are looking for someone who enjoys working with data and gets energy from finding patterns and solving problems. You should be confident communicating with different teams, comfortable asking questions, and proactive in turning insight into action rather than just reporting it. This role suits someone curious, ambitious, and keen to build experience within a finance and analytics environment. The ideal candidate will want to go beyond reporting and actively understand what is driving the numbers.

What You Will Be Doing*Working with existing Power BI dashboards to investigate Accounts Payable data and supplier trends
*Analysing payment runs, supplier issues, and recurring operational challenges within finance processes
*Identifying patterns, anomalies, and root causes across financial and supplier data
*Deep diving into issues affecting payment accuracy, delays, and process inefficiencies
*Working closely with Accounts Payable teams to understand operational pain points
*Turning data insights into clear, actionable recommendations for improvement
*Communicating findings to finance and operational teams in a clear and practical way
*Supporting reconciliation and validation of supplier and payment data where required
*Proactively highlighting recurring issues and escalating key trends
*Building exposure to Power BI outputs and developing analytical capability over time

What We Need From You*Strong interest in data, analytics, and problem-solving within a finance environment
*Confident communicator who enjoys working with different teams and stakeholders
*Naturally curious with a mindset focused on understanding what the data is really showing
*Comfortable working in a fast-paced Accounts Payable and finance environment
*Proactive, hands-on approach with strong ownership of tasks and outcomes
*Strong attention to detail and logical, structured thinking
*Team player who enjoys being part of an office-based, collaborative environment
*Interest in developing Power BI and analytical skills over time
*Exposure to finance, AP, or operational data environments beneficial but not essential
*No prior Power BI experience required, but willingness to learn is essential

Benefits*Excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in finance analytics and Accounts Payable data
*Exposure to Power BI reporting and wider analytical tools over time
*Real responsibility for identifying and solving operational finance issues
*Full training and support from an experienced finance and analytics team
*Strong stepping stone into analytics, finance, or business partnering careers
*Opportunity to join a business that actively supports progression and internal growth
*Clear potential for longer-term development beyond the initial 6-month contract
*Competitive day rate for the duration of the assignment

If this sounds like something you would be interested in and you have a passion for data and analytics then please apply now!

Job Ref: 1337227