Required Skills
* financial analysis
* commercial analysis
* business intelligence
Job Summary
Financial Planning Analyst Location: Reading, RG7
About the Role: Our client, a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of electronic musical instruments, is driven by a passion for creativity, performance, and delivering inspiring user experiences that resonate with musicians and creators worldwide. We are seeking a highly analytical and commercially minded Financial Planning Analyst. This role offers an exciting opportunity to play a key part in enabling data-driven decision-making across a global business. Reporting to the FP&A Manager, you will be responsible for designing and maintaining business intelligence dashboards, conducting detailed analysis, and supporting performance reporting across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, build, and maintain engaging, user-friendly dashboards in MicroStrategy, enabling self-service access to business-critical data.
* Enhance and streamline existing reporting tools to increase clarity, accuracy, and strategic value.
* Work closely with internal stakeholders to define KPIs aligned with commercial and financial goals.
* Gain a deep understanding of operational, commercial, and financial datasets and their implications for business performance.
* Collaborate with the BI team to ensure the right data structures are in place within data cubes to support reporting needs.
* Conduct rigorous data validation, checks, and analysis to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
* Partner with stakeholders across departments to understand their analytical needs and translate them into effective reporting solutions.
* Champion the use of MicroStrategy reporting across the business and support end users in adoption and training.
* Deliver ad-hoc reporting and insights to support business decisions and strategic planning.
* Communicate complex data in a clear, visual, and actionable format tailored to a variety of audiences.
Benefits
* Competitive salary package
* Company pension scheme
* Private healthcare plan
* On-site parking
* Opportunities for ongoing training and development
Experience
* Strong financial and commercial acumen, with a highly numerate mindset.
* 2+ years of work experience in financial analysis, commercial analysis, or business intelligence roles.
* Minimum A/A in GCSE Maths (or equivalent); A-Level Maths preferred.
* Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large datasets.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent data visualisation and presentation capabilities.
* Passion for transforming raw data into meaningful business insights.
* Familiarity with BI tools (ideally MicroStrategy) or a strong willingness to learn.
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