Whitbread Court, Porz Ave, Houghton Regis, Dunstable LU5 5XE, UK
Job Description
Posted Tuesday 26 May 2026 at 00:00 | Expires Tuesday 9 June 2026 at 23:59
Based in Dunstable Head office LU5 5XE 3 days a week
12 Month Fixed Term Contract
We’re looking for a detail‑driven and analytically minded Master Data & KPI Fnance 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 Leadby 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'll need
* 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 complianceby 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
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What you'll need
A proactive, control‑focused mindset, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and integrity across all master data and financial processes with a strong track record of maintaining control.
Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with vendors, solve problems effectively, prioritise workload whilst working at pace 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.
Desirable experience, including working knowledge of Oracle ERP, experience within a Shared Service Centre environment.
Proven track record of process improvements.
Working towards a ACCA qualification
We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We are committed to being an inclusive organisation that values diversity and welcomes your application whatever your background or situation.
Under-represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities & members of the LGBTQIA+ community (those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans and non-binary or those who use a different LGBTQIA+ term), are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. Speak to us about workplace adjustments, part-time and flexible working. Where possible we will support this.
Whitbread Court, Porz Ave, Houghton Regis, Dunstable LU5 5XE, UK
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