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Job Description Finance Data Analyst Location: Essex (Hybrid) Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 An established and fast-growing product-focused company in the consumer goods sector is seeking a Data Analyst to join their commercial and operations team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced analyst to take ownership of reporting and insights across the business, helping drive decision-making and support a company-wide shift toward more data-driven operations. Responsibilities: – Develop and maintain reports using Excel, MSQuery, and SQL to deliver insights across departments including Finance, Sales, and Operations. – Extract, analyse, and interpret business-critical data from SAGE 200. – Lead and support the business-wide adoption of Power BI – building dashboards, training users, and standardising reporting. – Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver custom reports and data solutions. – Conduct deep-dive analyses to support inventory management, product performance tracking, and customer trends. – Improve data quality and streamline reporting processes. Key Requirements: – Strong experience as a Data Analyst in a commercial or operations-focused setting (mid to senior level). – Proficient in SAGE 200, with a solid understanding of how to extract and interpret financial and operational data. – Excellent skills in Excel, MSQuery, and SQL. – Demonstrated experience with Power BI, ideally in supporting a business-wide rollout or adoption. – Confident communicator able to work closely with non-technical stakeholders. – Proactive mindset with a strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.