Finance Systems Analyst
Data & Reporting- SQL, PowerBi, Python, Amazon Redshift
Blackburn (1-2x a week)
Up to £70,000 + Annual Bonus
We're working with an established UK financial services business looking for a technically minded Finance Systems Analyst to join its growing team.
The business is investing in automating its financial reporting, moving away from manual spreadsheet-based processes towards automated, data-driven solutions.
Reporting to the Technology Director and working closely with the Finance Director, you'll act as the link between Finance and Data Engineering, taking ownership of data validation, reporting requirements and ensuring automated outputs are accurate.
What You'll Be Doing
- Analysing existing financial reports, data and calculations, documenting current processes and requirements.
- Translating Finance requirements into clear technical specifications for Data Engineers.
- Using SQL and Excel to investigate, validate and reconcile data between existing and automated reports.
- Identifying discrepancies, investigating root causes and working with engineers to resolve issues.
- Managing testing, parallel reporting and Finance sign-off before automated solutions go live.
- Supporting the development and continuous improvement of reporting solutions.
What Will Make You Stand Out
- Experience in financial services, with exposure to data migrations, systems implementations or reporting transformation projects.
- Strong Excel skills and working knowledge of SQL, Python, PowerBI, with the ability to investigate and validate data.
- Understanding of financial concepts such as ledgers, receivables, arrears and reconciliations.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to investigate discrepancies.
- Confident stakeholder management skills, bridging the gap between Finance and technical teams.
What's on Offer?
- Salary range up to £70,000 + annual bonus.
- Enhanced pension scheme.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off.
- Private healthcare and additional wellbeing benefits.
This is a great opportunity for someone with a finance/data background who enjoys getting into the detail, improving reporting processes and playing a key role in a wider finance automation project.
Finance System Analyst in Blackburn employer: Maxwell Bond
Join a forward-thinking company in West London that values innovation and collaboration, offering a dynamic work culture where your contributions directly impact real business solutions. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have access to continuous learning opportunities and the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in machine learning. Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work model, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life while being part of a supportive team dedicated to excellence.
