Finance Data Analyst

Hutcheon Mearns are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our established client; a fast-scaling, forward-thinking organisation for a Finance Data Analyst to join their team for a 3 to 6 month period to aid them through a busy period. There is an opportunity that this position could go permanent for the right individual. This job offers a salary of £30,000 - £40,000 depending on experience and is full time in the office based near Coupar Angus. Once trained, there may be an opportunity for hybrid working.

The Opportunity

Working within the finance operations team, you will actively support the business by providing an effective and professional knowledge covering large data set reporting and analysis, management reporting, mathematical and statistical modelling and coding.

Your responsibilities will include:

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• Transform and model raw financial and operational data into structured, insightful outputs for analysis and reporting
  
• Cleanse and validate datasets to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability
  
• Identify trends, patterns, and anomalies within financial data to provide actionable insights
  
• Deliver clear, insightful analysis and reporting through dashboards, presentations, and written reports tailored to business needs
  
• Collaborate across departments to understand reporting requirements and ensure the delivery of timely, relevant data
  
• Produce and maintain regular (daily, weekly, monthly) KPI reports to inform both financial and non-financial decision-making
  
• Support internal and external audit processes through data extraction, reconciliation, and documentation
  
• Assist in the continuous improvement of data processes, including identifying inefficiencies and recommending solutions
  
• Work cross-functionally to respond to data-related queries, providing support and training where necessary
  

The Candidate

You will ideally be educated to Degree level within a relevant subject (Finance, Maths, Statistics, Data Science etc). You will have previous experience working within a data environment. You will possess advanced Excel skills and ideally have experience with Power BI. You will be highly numerate with strong analytical skills. You will be able to work in a fast paced environment accurately and be confident in looking for errors within data. You will be immediately available or available on short notice (1 week).

Benefits and conditions 

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• Temporary position for 3 to 6 months with the potential to go permanent
  
• Salary of £30,000 - £40,000 depending on experience
  
• Potential for hybrid working once fully trained
  

Next steps?

If you consider yourself to be a commercially minded Data Analyst, this could be a great role for you!  Apply with your full CV to the position asap!