We are looking for a commercially savvy, data-driven Senior Business Analyst to join our UK and Ireland finance team. This isn’t just a "number crunching" role; you will be the engine behind our finance transformation. You will leverage your technical expertise (e.g. SQL) to dive deep into complex datasets, streamlining our processes while turning raw data into the strategic insights that drive our executive decision-making.

The ideal candidate thrives where finance meets technology—someone who isn't satisfied with a "manual workaround" or poor data quality, instead the candidate will constantly look for ways to build reliable, robust & scalable processes that can stand the test of time and make our data work harder for us!

• Weekly/Monthly Reporting; Take ownership of generating timely and reliable weekly performance reporting & insights for the UK Management Board with a focus on actionable insights, analysis & commentary.
• Finance Transformation: Collaborate & identify inefficiencies in current financial workflows and lead initiatives to streamline/automate manual processes, reducing time spent on routine reporting across the team and improving time cycles for month-end and reporting.
• Month End Support; Supporting the Month End accounting process, ensuring a high level of accuracy in our management reporting and helping stakeholders understand their performance through data.
• Insight Generation: Interpret complex data sources to produce meaningful business insights. You won't just report the what; you will explain the why and the what next.
• Stakeholder Partnership: Act as a bridge between Finance and Tech/Data teams, translating business requirements into technical specifications while getting exposure to and influencing data infrastructure & pipelines.

Forecasting/Budgeting: Work closely with both local and international stakeholders to generate reliable, data driven forecasts while ideating on new, high impact data assets required for success.

• 3+ years of experience working with large data sets, complex models and experience in an analytical field.
• A continuous improvement mindset where you strive under the challenge of trying to continually improve the financial or operational performance & efficiency through the use of data & analytics.
• A track record of designing, developing and maintaining various financial and non-financial data sets/models using SQL (python would be advantageous) and sophisticated Excel/GoogleSheet/Google AppScripts tools. Exposure to software (or equivalent software) such as Databricks, Snowflake, N8N, Workday Adaptive Planning, Tableau etc would also be an advantage.
• Experience developing advanced analytics with an exceptional ability to interpret and present financial and non-financial data in a way that is digestible for non-technical stakeholders.
• An intrinsic determination to solve a problem once it is identified using a scientific or well thought through, logical approach.
• Strong financial literacy and an inherent interest in business performance driving performance.

• Curious by nature - You don’t just accept an answer, you strive to know the why and proactively go beyond the task at hand to learn concepts & principles rather than processes & click paths
• A fast and avid learner who has a can do attitude and is able to work independently with limited direction.
• A proactive problem solver with strong financial acumen.
• Someone who is always looking for a better, more efficient way of completing your own and the team’s tasks
• A strong stakeholder manager with the ability to influence and build strong relationships in a short period of time through effective communication
• Detail oriented and have an inherent appreciation for accuracy and reliability of information and take pride in all work you complete
• A person who thrives in a fast paced environment & is excited about bringing your experience to an ever changing business