Reporting Analyst

Element has an opportunity for a new Reporting Analyst to join our expanding Global Business Services team in Edinburgh, supporting our Aerospace & Defence business unit. This role would suit someone who enjoys working with data, building insight, and improving how finance information is produced and used. Our new Reporting Analyst will support the team by running and improving reports, analysing financial and operational data, standardising and automating reporting processes, and using data analytics to identify trends and improvement opportunities. This role is based from our beautiful new Edinburgh Park office, where our Global Business Services colleagues enjoy state‑of‑the‑art facilities including collaboration spaces, huddle rooms, open‑concept layout, and abundant natural light. With fantastic links by train, tram, commuter routes, as well as having designated parking, we are well connected for colleagues across the central belt of Scotland.

Responsibilities

• Run and maintain recurring finance and performance reports for the BU
• Analyse data to identify trends, patterns, risks, and opportunities
• Standardise reporting definitions, templates, and processes across entities
• Automate manual reports and data flows to improve efficiency and control
• Work closely with the GBS accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Support the BU with ad‑hoc analysis and insight
• Contribute to continuous process improvement across GBS reporting and analytics
• Identify and drive process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad‑hoc reports, tools, and Excel & Power BI dashboard to improve visibility and decision‑making for management

Skills / Qualifications

Essential for success:

• Experience gained in a similar business finance role
• Degree in relevant discipline – Accounting / Finance / Economics
• Proven experience in data analytics and reporting
• Fluent in MS Excel
• Ability to translate data into clear, practical insights
• A proactive mindset with an interest in automation and process improvement
• Strong analytical and data gathering skills
• Strong business acumen

Advantageous skills and experience:

• Strong Power BI skills (dashboard creation, report generation)
• Experience in a shared services or multi‑entity environment
• Exposure to ERP systems (e.g. D365 F&O)
• Part‑qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) or equivalent experience

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”. All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.