Data Analyst – Planning Group (AVP level)

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ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
- (O) Eligible visa: Permanent residence, Spouse, Partner, YMS, Graduate
- (X) NOT eligible: Student visa, Requiring visa sponsorship

WORK STYLE: Hybrid (Currently Hybrid working style)

VISA SUPPORT: Not available

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Contract Type: Umbrella contract, full-time

Salary: £350-500 per day (including 25 days holiday pay) depending on experience

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 – 17:00 (Working in the office 2 to 3 days a week)

Start Date: ASAP

Location: London



Data Analyst Main Responsibilities:

•Create, maintain and deliver periodic and ad hoc management presentations and reports

• Perform data gathering, processing, analysis and reconciliation to ensure accuracy and completeness

• Track and prepare detailed reports reflecting the department’s financial and qualitative performance against forecasts and budgets, analysing variances (actual vs forecast, YoY, etc.)

• Use various data sources and critical thinking to challenge forecasts, variances and assumptions, maintaining clear documentation

• Investigate anomalies or errors with financial impact, clearly explain issues, and propose and follow up on solutions

• Develop and enhance data management and reporting processes, documenting these in the Planning Group’s procedures manual

• Provide proactive data-driven analysis and contribute to improving business performance

• Utilise Business Intelligence tools (Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx) for insightful reports and visualisations



Data Analyst Ideal Candidate:

• 2–3 years’ experience as a Data Analyst or Business Intelligence Analyst, ideally within financial or professional services

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field (preferred)

• Strong numerical, accounting, and financial interpretation skills

• Advanced Excel skills essential; knowledge of MS Access, VBA, and SQL is an advantage

• Experience with data analysis, data optimisation, and data cleansing

• Proficiency with Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx or similar BI tools

• Knowledge of trade finance products highly desirable

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Clear verbal and written presentation skills with the ability to explain complex information concisely, using visual aids

• Ability to document work logically and clearly in procedures

• Flexible and able to multitask, with a collaborative team mindset, respectful communication, honesty, integrity, high ethical standards, and open-mindedness towards change

• Business level of English

• Some understanding of Japanese culture and Japanese language would be advantageous



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