Finance Analyst - Accounts Payable Leicester Based Full-Time in OfficeWe are really excited to be working with a well-known retail business based in Leicester that is strengthening its Accounts Payable function through a data-led transformation. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who is passionate about data and wants to uncover issues, spot patterns, and help improve core finance processes. You will be working closely with a team that is focused on turning financial data into meaningful insight and action. This is a hands-on analytical role where you will investigate supplier issues, payment runs, and recurring AP challenges using existing reporting tools such as Power BI. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with data and gets energy from finding patterns and solving problems. You should be confident communicating with different teams, comfortable asking questions, and proactive in turning insight into action rather than just reporting it. This role suits someone curious, ambitious, and keen to build experience within a finance and analytics environment. The ideal candidate will want to go beyond reporting and actively understand what is driving the numbers.What You Will Be Doing
Working with existing Power BI dashboards to investigate Accounts Payable data and supplier trends
Analysing payment runs, supplier issues, and recurring operational challenges within finance processes
Identifying patterns, anomalies, and root causes across financial and supplier data
Deep diving into issues affecting payment accuracy, delays, and process inefficiencies
Working closely with Accounts Payable teams to understand operational pain points
Turning data insights into clear, actionable recommendations for improvement
Communicating findings to finance and operational teams in a clear and practical way
Supporting reconciliation and validation of supplier and payment data where required
Proactively highlighting recurring issues and escalating key trends
Building exposure to Power BI outputs and developing analytical capability over time
What We Need From You
Strong interest in data, analytics, and problem-solving within a finance environment
Confident communicator who enjoys working with different teams and stakeholders
Naturally curious with a mindset focused on understanding what the data is really showing
Comfortable working in a fast-paced Accounts Payable and finance environment
Proactive, hands-on approach with strong ownership of tasks and outcomes
Strong attention to detail and logical, structured thinking
Team player who enjoys being part of an office-based, collaborative environment
Interest in developing Power BI and analytical skills over time
Exposure to finance, AP, or operational data environments beneficial but not essential
No prior Power BI experience required, but willingness to learn is essential
Benefits
Excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in finance analytics and Accounts Payable data
Exposure to Power BI reporting and wider analytical tools over time
Real responsibility for identifying and solving operational finance issues
Full training and support from an experienced finance and analytics team
Strong stepping stone into analytics, finance, or business partnering careers
Opportunity to join a business that actively supports progression and internal growth
Clear potential for longer-term development beyond the initial 6-month contract
Competitive day rate for the duration of the assignment
If this sounds like something you would be interested in and you have a passion for data and analytics then please apply now!Job Ref: