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Data Analyst

KDR Talent Solutions
Reading
6 days ago
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Data Analyst – Finance Business

Salary: £40,000–£47,000 per annum


Location: Reading, with approx. 1 day per week onsite


Overview

This is an opportunity to join a growing finance business that provides funding solutions to help clients manage cashflow and growth. With lending volumes in the hundreds of millions, data is at the heart of how the organisation manages risk and drives revenue. Senior leadership is highly data-focused, making this a fantastic environment for an analyst who wants their work to directly influence strategy and performance.


What you’ll be doing

  • Deliver reporting and analysis across both operational and historical datasets.
  • Identify trends, risk areas, and opportunities that shape funding decisions.
  • Translate complex data into meaningful insights for stakeholders—focusing on the why and so what.
  • Build strong relationships across the business, presenting findings in a clear and influential way.
  • Support the Lead Analyst, with exposure to senior decision-makers and opportunities to broaden into commercial analytics or data science.

What we’re looking for

  • Strong experience with Power BI and SQL.
  • Desirable: Python, Databricks, Power Automate, and statistical modelling.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and work across multiple data sources.
  • Confidence in stakeholder management, balancing technical detail with clear communication.
  • Knowledge or interest in finance and risk is advantageous, though not essential.

The team & progression

You’ll work closely with the Lead Analyst in a small but visible team that sits at the heart of decision-making. With a strong emphasis on data-driven insight, this role offers excellent exposure and the chance to progress into advanced analytics, decision intelligence, or commercial functions.


What’s on offer

  • A forward-thinking, data-led culture where insight is valued.
  • Early responsibility, with analysis that directly impacts funding and risk decisions.
  • Hybrid working with weekly collaboration at the Reading office.

If you’re an analyst who enjoys combining technical skills with business impact, and you’re looking for a role where your work shapes real decisions—this could be the right move for you.


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