Senior Financial Data Analyst | S3 | CFO | Milton Keynes | Internal Mobility

Senior Financial Data Analyst | S3 | CFO | Milton Keynes | Internal Mobility

Country: United Kingdom

IT STARTS HERE

Santander (www.santander.com) is evolving from a global, high-impact brand into a technology-driven organisation, and our people are at the heart of this journey. Together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what’s possible.

This is more than a strategic shift. It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference.

Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper. We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE

Finance is looking for a Senior Data Analyst based out of Milton Keynes.

This role is on a fixed term contract until 31/12/2027.

This role is a 0.25 FTE.

We are looking for an experienced senior data professional who understands data management best practices and has a proven track record of delivering solutions at the interface between Technology, Finance and business teams.

The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of financial reporting, including profitability, balance sheet and key financial and non-financial metrics, together with a detailed understanding of the relevant golden data sources used within the organisation.

The role requires someone who understands the wider banking environment and is comfortable delivering through others, including direct experience of people management.

The successful candidate must also have experience of managing complex projects and data deliveries, including identifying and managing risks, resolving delivery issues and escalating effectively to Director and Executive level where required.

We’re shaping the way we work through innovation, cutting-edge technology, collaboration and the freedom to explore new ideas. To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for:

• Designing and implementing new data-driven processes using recognised golden data sources.
• Developing new metrics, reporting and insightful management information to support the understanding and explanation of Santander UK performance.
• Ensuring the team operates effectively and in accordance with the Bank's internal policies and relevant legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Ensuring data and reporting solutions are fit for purpose, appropriately controlled, documented and sustainable.
• Identifying, managing and resolving data quality and data ownership issues with data owners and key stakeholders to maintain consistency, completeness and accuracy.
• Working collaboratively across Finance, Technology and other business areas to establish and communicate an accurate and consistent single view of performance based on agreed data sources and methodologies.
• Managing delivery across multiple stakeholders, priorities and dependencies, escalating material risks and issues where appropriate.
• Leading and developing team members, managing performance and conflict effectively, and ensuring delivery through others.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organisation. We’re enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring.

The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Professional experience:

• Expert-level SAS skills, including significant practical experience of building, querying, manipulating and analysing complex dataflows (Required)
• Proven experience working with AWS and Athena, including the delivery of production-quality data and reporting solutions (Required)
• Degree level educated (Required)
• Experience in people-management, including managing performance, resolving conflict and delivering outcomes through others (Required)
• Experience of financial reporting, including management information profitability, business drivers and key metrics (Required)
• Solid numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to investigate and explain complex financial information (Required)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and good PowerPoint and presentation skills (Required)
• Experience of working with senior stakeholders, including the ability to communicate effectively at Director and Executive level (Required)
• Experience of data governance, data quality and control principles (Required)
• Spanish (Preferred)
• Background in risk reporting metrics (Preferred)

WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT

At Santander, your contribution matters. We recognise the difference you make every day, and we make sure you feel valued, supported and rewarded in return.

Here, recognition goes beyond pay. It’s about the pride you feel in your work, the impact you have on customers and communities, and the opportunities you have to grow and thrive — personally and professionally.

Salary Range:
£53,500.00 - £80,250.00 per annum (depending on experience)

This salary range represents the expected remuneration for the role. Annual salary is based on a standard 35-hour working week. Actual salary offered will depend on skills, experience, qualifications and location.

• Competitive rewards that reflect the real impact you make and the value you bring.
• Wellbeing that goes beyond work — we work with a range of wellbeing partners across our 4 pillars of wellbeing (physical, mental, social and financial) to give you access to a suite of apps, discounted gym and fitness access, weekly online classes, flexible healthcare and mental health support.
• Support for every life stage — from menopause and pregnancy to parenthood and beyond, with enhanced family leave, childcare options and tailored wellbeing support.
• Time to give back through volunteering opportunities that let you make a difference in the communities we serve.
• Global growth opportunities to shape your career, learn new skills and explore what’s possible across our international network.

Ready to be recognised? It starts with you.

LOCAL COMPLIANCE

At Santander, we’re proud to be an inclusive organisation that provides equal opportunities for everyone — regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation.

We’re committed to creating a recruitment experience that’s accessible, fair and welcoming for all candidates.

We want our people to thrive — at work and at home — while delivering the best outcomes for our customers and supporting each other to grow.

To make this possible, our roles are site-based with a hybrid working pattern, where colleagues are expected to attend the office at least 12 days per month (pro-rata for part-time roles).

When applying, please consider the travel distance, time and cost to your chosen office location.

WHAT TO DO NEXT

If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply.

For further Guidance please visit Internal Mobility - Candidate Guidance.

If you want to know more about the opportunity:

Please contact Robert Talbot– Robert.talbot@santander.co.uk

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