Finance Data Analyst
Location: Essex (Hybrid)
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
An established and fast-growing product-focused company in the consumer goods sector is seeking a Data Analyst to join their commercial and operations team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced analyst to take ownership of reporting and insights across the business, helping drive decision-making and support a company-wide shift toward more data-driven operations.
Responsibilities:
* Develop and maintain reports using Excel, MSQuery, and SQL to deliver insights across departments including Finance, Sales, and Operations.
* Extract, analyse, and interpret business-critical data from SAGE 200.
* Lead and support the business-wide adoption of Power BI – building dashboards, training users, and standardising reporting.
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver custom reports and data solutions.
* Conduct deep-dive analyses to support inventory management, product performance tracking, and customer trends.
* Improve data quality and streamline reporting processes.
Key Requirements:
* Strong experience as a Data Analyst in a commercial or operations-focused setting (mid to senior level).
* Proficient in SAGE 200, with a solid understanding of how to extract and interpret financial and operational data.
* Excellent skills in Excel, MSQuery, and SQL.
* Demonstrated experience with Power BI, ideally in supporting a business-wide rollout or adoption.
* Confident communicator able to work closely with non-technical stakeholders.
* Proactive mindset with a strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.