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Finance Data Analyst

Virgin
London
1 week ago
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We’re on the lookout for a tech savvy Finance Data Analyst to join our team and help turn complex data into game-changing insight. If you love solving problems, building clarity from chaos, and creating reports that spark better decisions – this one’s for you.

Our Virgin Family

Join the Virgin Group – a diverse collective driving change, enhancing customer experience, and having a blast. We're daring, disrupting industries from finance to space, united as part of the Virgin Family.

Virgin Red rewards customers who live the Virgin lifestyle. Earn Virgin Points across our vast partner network, unlocking everyday rewards and exclusive experiences. As the Virgin network hub, we foster deeper customer understanding, opening doors for partners. Bold, distinctive, customer-centric – that's Virgin Red.

We’re a huge brand, but not a huge team, which means we take a hands-on approach while thinking strategically. Everyone rolls up their sleeves to get things done, making it an exciting and collaborative place to work.

Tell me more

  • Be the go-to expert for transforming raw data into clear, accurate financial reporting.
  • Collaborate with data teams acting as the data reports expert and translating data projects and issues into terms the finance team can understand.
  • Drive efficiency in finance processes through using tools like Power BI and Power Query.
  • Keep us future-ready by determining key finance reporting requirements when new partners are onboarding, ensuring requirements are met, are scalable and are tested to satisfaction.
  • Complete regular data reconciliations, assess the impact of inconsistencies, and resolve discrepancies identified.
  • Own and deliver key finance processes like monthly invoicing, intercompany recharges and cash reporting.

What you’ll need

  • Recently qualified in management accounting (CIMA, CGMA, or equivalent)
  • Advanced Excel skills and hands-on experience with automation tools (Power BI, Power Query, etc.)
  • A sharp analytical brain and a love for diving into big, complicated datasets
  • Experience in financial reporting and month-end/year-end processes
  • A knack for translating financial complexity into everyday language

The extra details

Role type: Permanent
Location: London hub (approx. twice per week) & your home space
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 plus bonus - We're putting our salaries out there for everyone to see - no smoke and mirrors, just honest numbers. We'll offer a salary that matches your skills, always aiming for room to grow.
Working hours: Full time - We embrace flexible working. Let us know what hours empower you to be at your best both professionally and personally, we’ll try to find a perfect match for you and us.
Benefits: Buckle up for an adventure with Virgin! Our benefits package isn't just a list - it's your ticket to an extraordinary career and life. Imagine unlimited leave for your globe-trotting dreams, a "Screw it, let's do it pot" to enjoy being you, and a learning budget to fuel your curiosity. We've got your back with top-notch health care, family support that goes the extra mile, and a pension plan to keep your future bright. From electric vehicles to flexible volunteering, we're not just offering a job - we're inviting you to join a community that celebrates your whole self.
Closing date:31 July 2025

Some of the attributes that define a Virgin person just can’t be quantified in words. We pride ourselves on welcoming people from all walks of life, with all sorts of skill sets. Most recently, we successfully campaigned to add ‘Dyslexic Thinking’ as a skill on LinkedIn. We truly value passion for Purpose and Sustainability, welcoming creative thinkers and innovators. Any uniqueness is a strength and will be considered an asset to our workforce. If there is something you would like us to consider, to tailor the hiring process to the way you work best, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

For this role we will need to do a few extra essential checks such as DBS screening or qualification verification. We'll always be upfront about what's needed, get you’re okay first, handling everything sensitively and fairly while keeping your data secure. We are a Fair Chance employer and our people are our secret sauce so, we will always be open to listen to individual circumstances.

Ready to turn your career into the ultimate adventure? Virgin's got the map, the compass, and the crew. Your great adventure awaits!


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