Job Description
Interim Data Analyst (Revenue)
6-9 months
£350 - £400 p/day
We are seeking an Interim Revenue & Data Analyst to provide contract support within the Finance team of a professional membership organisation. The successful candidate will work extensively with NetSuite and Excel, supporting data management, validation, and reporting activities that underpin accurate revenue recognition and financial close. This role is well suited to someone who is highly analytical, detail‑oriented, and confident working with large datasets. Responsibilities will include a strong focus on data management and revenue application, reconciliation, journal entry support, and audit preparedness.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform detailed data management and validation within NetSuite and Excel.
* Support the application and understanding of revenue recognition rules and policies.
* Review revenue‑related data inputs across the different revenue performance obligations (exam registrations, exam sitting dates, deferrals, upsells etc.)
* Support both front‑end review (source data review, consistency) and back‑end review testing (output calculation, allocations, recognition periods).
* Maintain and update Excel‑based revenue trackers and supporting schedules.
* Identify data inconsistencies and escalate issues with clear supporting analysis.
* Support reconciliation projects, ensuring revenue and deferred revenue balances are accurate and complete.
* Support month‑end and fiscal close processes through data preparation and validation.
* Assist with audit preparedness, particularly in advance of fiscal year‑end (August), by preparing schedules and supporting documentation.
* Continue supporting front‑end and back‑end review testing as required.
Skills and Experience:
* Strong Excel skills (Pivot tables, Lookup formulas (XLOOKUP / VLOOKUP / INDEX‑MATCH)
* Proven ability to work confidently with large datasets
* 1–3 years’ experience in a finance, accounting, or analytical role.
* Confident working independently with data, while escalating issues appropriately.
* Strong organisational skills and ability to manage detailed, repetitive tasks.
* Clear communicator, able to explain data findings to senior team members.
* Willingness to learn and apply revenue recognition concepts.
Desirable
* Experience working with NetSuite or a similar ERP system.
* Exposure to revenue, billing, deferred revenue, or reconciliation work.
* Prior experience supporting month‑end close or audit processes.
* US GAAP knowledge