Job Description
Interim Finance Data Lead- 3 Month Contract- Circa £550 Per Day DOE- London or Hampshire (Hybrid)
IN2 Consult is partnering with a market leading client who has been undergoing a long-term transformation programme on the recruitment of an Interim Finance Data Lead to own the reporting and analytics roadmap and further finance data integration.
Key Responsibilities
* Own the finance reporting and analytics roadmap, identifying opportunities to modernise reporting through tools such as Power BI and other BI platforms
* Lead the consolidation and rationalisation of legacy reports into a streamlined, governed reporting environment
* Design and implement scalable finance datasets and semantic models to ensure consistency throughout the organisation
* Establish robust governance around finance data quality, access, standards, and controls
* Partner closely with Finance leadership and Data & Analytics teams to translate business needs into practical reporting solutions
* Build interactive dashboards and self-service reporting capabilities that enable stakeholders to explore data independently
* Provide technical oversight for data modelling, report architecture, and performance optimisation
* Support migration or integration of reporting solutions alongside ERP or finance system changes
* Develop documentation and standards including data dictionaries, reporting frameworks, and usage guidelines
* Coach and upskill finance users and local champions to increase confidence and adoption of analytics tools
* Manage interdependencies between legacy reporting processes and new digital solutions during transition periods
* Act as a trusted advisor, using insight from financial and operational data to inform business decisions
Key Requirements:
* Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or significant relevant experience combining finance and analytics
* Proven track record delivering finance reporting or BI transformation initiatives
* Strong understanding of finance processes, financial systems, and core KPIs
* Advanced experience with business intelligence and visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau or similar)
* Practical knowledge of data modelling, SQL, and structured datasets
* Experience working with large, complex data sources and implementing data governance frameworks
* Ability to interpret complex data and communicate clear, actionable insights to non-technical audiences
* Confident stakeholder manager, able to influence at senior levels
* Comfortable operating independently in an interim environment and driving change at pace
* Experience with ERP/reporting platforms
Interim Finance Data Lead- 3 Month Contract- Circa £550 Per Day DOE- London or Hampshire (Hybrid)