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Data Analyst

ORKA FINANCIAL
Guildford
3 weeks ago
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Location: Surrey
Type: Permanent
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 Per Annum

Orka Financial is working with a Global Software business to recruit a Data Analyst. The role will be based at their offices in Staines on a hybrid basis(3 days per week). This is a key role in the Business that will work closely with the FP&A Director, along with the broader business, to provide analytical insights that contribute to the UK&I.

Responsibilities:

• Create, maintain and improve Power BI dashboards for Revenue, Expenses, Headcount, and other operational metrics.
• Provide analytical insights related to clients, including client industry trends.
• Extracting, cleansing, and combining information from multiple data sets.
• Driving upstream process improvements that result in more accurate reporting.
• Training individuals on how to effectively use workbooks, reports, dashboards and any other tools that are developed.
• Using tools and techniques to visualise data in easy-to-understand formats.
• Continuously monitoring data quality.
• Engage with other departments to develop a deep understanding of their functions and available reporting.
• Support on the preparation of the monthly leadership dashboard reporting, covering financial and operational performance
• Providing general analytical support to the Finance team & business

Profile:

• Must be a self-starter
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively share findings with stakeholders
• A solid understanding of data sources, data organisation and storage
• Strong IT and mathematical skills
• In-depth knowledge of statistical methodologies and data analysis techniques
• Ability to maintain clear lines of communication.
• Accuracy with excellent attention to detail.
• Proven ability to identify areas to improve and drive forward efficiencies.
• Advanced experience with Excel (Required)
• Power BI developer experience (Required)
• Experience of financial systems (Oracle preferable)

Salary:

£60,000 - £70,000 + bonus + benefits

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