Finance Analyst

Posted 4 days 4 hours ago by HAYS

£40,000 - £60,000 Annual
Contract
Not Specified
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Yorkshire, Leeds, United Kingdom, LS1 8
Job Description
Finance Analyst 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

About the RoleYou'll join a high-performing Shared Services function, supporting financial reporting, analysis, and continuous improvement across core processes. The focus is simple: own the data, elevate the reporting, and help the team make smarter, faster decisions.
Key Responsibilities

  • Financial analysis - Analyse large, complex data sets to identify trends, variances, and opportunities.
  • Reporting support - Build, maintain, and enhance recurring reports for senior stakeholders.
  • Process improvement - Review existing workflows and recommend data-driven improvements within Shared Services.
  • Data transformation - Use advanced Excel and Power Query to clean, structure, and automate data flows.
  • Cross-functional collaboration - Partner with operational teams to resolve issues and improve data quality.

  • What You'll Bring
  • Strong background in Finance Shared Services or a similar high-volume finance environment.
  • Advanced Excel skills - Pivot Tables, Power Query, complex formulas, data modelling.
  • Experience with Power BI or similar BI/reporting tools.
  • Proven ability to work with large data sets and translate findings into meaningful insight.
  • A continuous-improvement mindset with a track record of streamlining processes.
  • Confident communication skills and the ability to work with stakeholders at all levels.

  • What you need to do now
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