Data Analyst
Leicester - On site
£35,000 - £48,000
Permanent
SF Technology are supporting a growing business in the search for a Data Analyst to work closely with their finance operations team during a significant period of systems and process transformation.
This role would suit someone who enjoys solving problems, analysing trends and identifying root causes rather than simply producing reports.
You'll work closely with the finance team to investigate process issues, improve workflows and support ongoing automation and systems improvement projects across the business.
The Role
As a Data Analyst, you'll be responsible for analysing operational and financial data to identify inefficiencies, trends and areas for improvement.
Working alongside finance and operational stakeholders, you'll help drive process improvements and support ongoing transformation initiatives through accurate analysis and actionable insights.
Key responsibilities include:
Analysing large data sets using Power BI and Excel
Investigating process and workflow issues
Identifying trends, bottlenecks and root causes
Supporting ongoing systems and process improvement projects
Producing meaningful reporting and actionable insights
Working closely with finance stakeholders across the business
Supporting automation and efficiency initiatives
Challenging existing processes and suggesting improvements
What We're Looking For
We're interested in speaking with candidates from Data Analyst, MI Analyst, Operations Analyst or similar analytical backgrounds.
You'll ideally have:
Strong Power BI and Excel skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability
Experience working with large volumes of data
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
A proactive and inquisitive mindset
Confidence working cross-functionally with finance and operational teams
Previous exposure to ERP systems, process improvement or finance operations would be beneficial but is not essential.
Why Apply?
Opportunity to join a growing transformation-focused team
Highly visible role with genuine business impact
Exposure to large-scale systems and process improvement projects
Collaborative and fast-paced environment
Excellent opportunity for development and progression
Please apply now for immediate consideration