Shared Services and Control - Master Data & KPI Analyst
Whitbread Court, Porz Ave, Houghton Regis, Dunstable LU5 5XE, UK
Job Description
Posted Tuesday 17 March 2026 at 01:00
12 Month FTC
Based 3 days a week in our Dunstable office
We’re looking for a detail‑driven and analytically minded Master Data & KPI Analyst to play a pivotal role in strengthening the accuracy, consistency, and visibility of our supplier and client data. This position sits at the heart of our Shared Service Centre (SSC), ensuring that critical information flows smoothly, risks are minimised, and stakeholders have the insight they need to make confident decisions.
In this role, you’ll support the Financial Controller – SSC, Systems & EXL Lead by identifying trends, uncovering efficiencies, and contributing to the delivery of our wider strategic goals. You’ll take ownership of essential processes—from supplier bank detail verification and compliance checks to P‑card management and the rollout of key financial control frameworks.
Working closely with SSC Managers, you’ll help shape robust monthly reporting, maintain balance sheet integrity, and champion data excellence across the organisation. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment where accuracy and insight truly matter, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
What you will be doing
* Manage and safeguard supplier and client master data, including validation, cleansing, bank detail verification, fraud checks, IBAN/VAT validation, audit trails, quarterly deactivations, and adherence to FCF controls.
* Strengthen financial controls and compliance by performing regular data integrity audits, supporting AP/AR/Banking process simplification, maintaining the SSC control framework, and ensuring accuracy and integrity in all reporting and savings sign‑off.
* Lead reporting and insight activities, producing monthly and weekly KPI packs, balance sheet reporting, government submissions, and supporting balance sheet reconciliations with challenge and analysis.
* Oversee P‑card and portal administration, including issuing cards, monitoring usage, completing journals, conducting fraud checks, and developing tools, templates, and process improvements across the SSC.
Why You'll love it here
* Healthcare cover for yourself
* Discounts at Premier inn up to 60%
* Discounts at our restaurants 25% off
What you'll need
* Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with vendors, solve problems effectively, prioritise workload, and maintain exceptional attention to detail.
* Advanced IT and Excel capability, with confidence working across data‑heavy processes and reconciling balance sheet accounts through to full resolution.
* A proactive, control‑focused mindset, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and integrity across all master data and financial processes.
* Desirable experience, including working knowledge of Oracle ERP, experience within a Shared Service Centre environment, and progress toward ACCA qualification.
Whitbread Court, Porz Ave, Houghton Regis, Dunstable LU5 5XE, UK
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