Data/Finance Analyst
Data/Finance Analyst Manchester - Hybrid £45,000 - £55,000 This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is highly systems-driven and analytically minded. Beyond consolidating information, you will be expected to translate complex data into clear, compelling insight - telling a story that drives meaningful action. You will lead analytical support to optimise personnel and operational expenditure (c.£140m), owning end-to-end reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis. Through robust MI and strong stakeholder engagement, you will enable cost control and informed decision-making across the business. Key Responsibilities Data & Reporting Act as the primary contact for personnel MI, transforming high-volume data into actionable insight. Deliver accurate weekly and monthly reporting, including store contribution analysis. Ensure data integrity, adherence to governance, and resolution of data issues. Respond promptly to ad-hoc stakeholder requests. Business Partnering Work closely with finance and operations leaders to interpret and challenge monthly performance. Build strong relationships across teams to support decision-making and continuous improvement. Budgeting & Forecasting Support preparation of personnel budgets and forecasts. Maintain and enhance resource planning models, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. Month-End Support Assist in management accounts preparation. Track performance against budget and deliver insightful variance analysis, explaining cost drivers. Additional Responsibilities Contribute to broader business initiatives as required. Skills & Experience Part-qualified accountant and/or experience with payroll or personnel cost analysis. Advanced Excel; experience with Power BI or other visualisation tools. Experience with resource planning models. Strong communication skills; able to present insights clearly to non-technical stakeholders. Proven ability to analyse complex datasets. Strong relationship builder with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
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