Data Analyst

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Data Analyst to join an established organisation within the financial services sector on an initial 4–6 week contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Data Analyst with expertise in SAP, Power BI and commercial finance reporting to support a focused reporting and data improvement project.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing accurate financial reports and interactive dashboards, improving reporting processes and automating existing workflows to provide greater visibility into business performance.

You will work closely with finance and business stakeholders to deliver reliable reporting solutions, improve data accuracy and ensure a smooth handover to internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather and analyse reporting requirements from finance and commercial stakeholders to identify key business metrics and reporting priorities.
• Extract, validate and reconcile financial data from SAP and other relevant data sources.
• Design, develop and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards and financial reports.
• Produce detailed reporting on revenue, costs, margins and profitability across different business areas.
• Develop reports comparing actual performance against budgets, forecasts and historical financial data.
• Identify financial trends, variances and key performance drivers to support commercial decision-making.
• Improve existing reporting processes through automation, data integration and enhanced data quality controls.
• Support monthly financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and ad hoc analysis.
• Troubleshoot reporting issues relating to data accuracy, refresh schedules and dashboard performance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure reporting solutions meet business requirements.
• Document reporting processes, data models and technical workflows.
• Provide knowledge transfer and training to internal finance teams to support ongoing reporting activities.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience working as a Data Analyst, BI Analyst or Finance Data Analyst, ideally within a commercial finance environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with SAP financial data, including general ledger, cost centre and profit centre reporting.
• Advanced Power BI expertise, including dashboard development, data modelling, DAX, Power Query and report publishing.
• Solid understanding of financial reporting concepts, including profit and loss, revenue, costs, margins, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with experience analysing and reconciling large datasets.
• Experience integrating and validating data from multiple sources to ensure reporting accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to automate manual reporting processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver results within tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into effective reporting solutions.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working with SAP finance modules or SAP Report Painter.
• Knowledge of SQL, relational databases or automated data integration processes.
• Previous experience within financial services, insurance or another regulated industry.
• Experience producing commercial profitability, revenue or commission reporting.
• Relevant qualifications in Data Analytics, Finance, Accounting, Information Technology or a related discipline.
• Microsoft Power BI certification or equivalent professional training.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Data Analyst with strong SAP and Power BI expertise and are interested in a short-term contract opportunity, please apply with your updated CV.