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Job Description

A leading global bank is seeking for an experienced professional to join their team as a Finance Data Analyst for their London desk. The role has been newly created and is an ideal opportunity for a candidate to gain wider experience in a more analytical position.

Responsibilities

  • Working within the wide Financial Management team to help ensure the reports are properly managed and completed on time and to the appropriate quality
  • To assist with all aspects of financial control for UK and International branches
  • To assist with preparation and management of the annual budget process, monthly rolling forecast with quarterly reviews and annual assessments.
  • Contribute towards strategic planning & goal setting.
  • Responsible for the ongoing development of MI reporting
  • Ensuring accurate filing and data control of all documents prepared by team and to cover the following.
  • To work additionally with the Reporting Team to understand the current reporting structure, underlying data sources and collate requirements for improvements to reporting
  • Help document the existing systems, data and links and gain an understanding of how the systems function currently
  • Use data modelling practices and the knowledge of the banking business to analyse the findings and create suggestions for strategic and operational improvements and changes for the short/medium term
  • Use the data and understanding gathered to map ideas onto the detailed requirements for the new reporting system
  • Work with the business to identify the processes and information technology required to introduce a new or improved reporting system
  • Work with external stakeholders to understand and investigate potential solutions for reporting
  • Consider the opportunities and potential risks attached to the suggestions and support the staff and teams in making the recommended changes

Skills required:

  • Part or fully qualified accountant -  ACA/ACCA/CIMA
  • Proven experience within the Banking industry in a Finance based role
  • Skills in creating reports with either  SQL / Crystal Reports / Qlikview or Tableau
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills

This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate who is looking for a Finance Data Analyst position with a strong focus on creating reports using either SQL/ Crystal Reports/ Qlikview or Tableau. The individual would play a pivotal role within the organisation therefore, it is important they possess strong interpersonal skills. The company offers realistic career progression.

If you are interested in this role please apply below or contact me for more information.