A global, data-driven organisation with operations across multiple international markets. Combining manufacturing, creative and technology-led services, they support some of the world’s leading consumer brands. The business is currently investing in the modernisation of its finance function, creating an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded and technology-focused individual to play a key role in driving reporting, insight and process transformation.
Finance Transformation & Insights Analyst – Benefits
- Opportunity to work directly with an experienced Finance Director and influence strategic decision-making.
- Significant scope to shape and modernise the finance function through technology, AI and automation.
- Exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional business projects.
- Opportunity to develop expertise in business intelligence, data analytics and finance transformation.
- Collaborative and forward-thinking working environment
- Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
- Life assurance
- Private healthcare
- 25 days holiday
- Pension scheme
- Hybrid working environment
- Opportunity to join a growing international business undergoing transformation
Finance Transformation & Insights Analyst – About The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly analytical and technology-focused individual to join a growing business and work closely with both the Regional Controller & Finance Director to reshape the landscape of finance within this exciting and innovative business. This is not a traditional finance role; instead, it offers the opportunity to combine finance, business intelligence, data analytics, AI and process improvement to deliver meaningful business insight and drive organisational performance.
The successful candidate will play a key role in transforming financial and operational data into clear, actionable information that supports better decision-making across the business. They will help modernise reporting processes, introduce automation and AI-driven solutions, and improve the overall effectiveness of the finance function. Key responsibilities will include:
- Developing insightful management reports, dashboards and presentations that communicate financial and operational performance clearly.
- Analysing data to identify trends, risks, opportunities and key business drivers.
- Supporting the production of weekly and monthly management information with a focus on meaningful commentary and actionable insight.
- Working closely with leadership teams to improve understanding of financial performance and commercial outcomes.
- Combining and analysing data from multiple sources to create a comprehensive view of business performance.
- Identifying opportunities to automate manual processes through AI and modern technology solutions
- Supporting the implementation of reporting, automation and business intelligence tools to improve efficiency and decision-making.
- Reviewing and improving existing finance processes to enhance scalability, consistency and accuracy.
- Promoting a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the finance function.
- Acting as a trusted partner to the Finance Director and supporting wider business transformation initiatives.
The successful Finance Transformation & Insights Analyst will have:
- Strong experience in data analysis, reporting, visualisation and business insight generation.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience using reporting and presentation tools.
- Experience with Power BI or similar business intelligence and visualisation platforms.
- Strong understanding of AI tools and their practical application within a commercial environment.
- Experience improving, automating or redesigning business processes.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
- Strong commercial awareness and the ability to understand key business drivers.
- Experience supporting senior stakeholders and leadership teams.
- A proactive, curious and solutions-focused mindset.
- Exposure to finance, commercial or operational data environments would be advantageous.
- Experience within finance transformation, FP&A, business intelligence, analytics or automation projects would be beneficial.