Financial Analyst

Financial Data & Reporting Analyst

Location: Near Christchurch, Dorset
Contract: 12-month fixed term, with potential to extend
Hours: Flexible – full-time or part-time considered
Salary: £40,000–£45,000 DOE + benefits

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.

• 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.

• 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).

• Competitive salary (£40–45k DOE).
• Pension scheme with employer contributions.
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Supportive team environment and opportunities for professional development.