Financial Data Analyst

Data Analyst (Contract – 3 to 6 Months) Location: Hybrid (Twickenham) Department: Finance Contract Type: Temporary About the Company A leading organisation within the pharmaceutical and biotech services sector is seeking a skilled Data Analyst to support a strategic data transformation initiative. The company is known for its technical excellence, collaborative culture, and commitment to delivering high‑quality solutions that help bring life‑changing medicines to market. They foster an environment built on integrity, innovation, and continuous development. About the Role This role will play a key part in the delivery of a major Data project, supporting the build, validation, and maintenance of a robust data cube to enhance Management Information (MI) reporting across the business. It’s an excellent opportunity for someone with strong analytical capability and a solid grounding in finance—ideal for a part‑qualified or fully qualified accountant looking to apply their skills in a data‑driven environment. Key Responsibilities • Collaborate with finance and project teams to implement a backlog, revenue, and margins data cube for MI reporting. • Validate data accuracy and integrity by comparing cube outputs with Data Rails (linked to Xero) and Excel sources. • Develop and maintain documentation for data structures, processes, and validation checks, and support handover to permanent staff. • Build new reports from the backlog, revenue, and margins cube to support operational and board-level reporting. • Conduct detailed analysis to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement. • Support stakeholders with ad hoc data queries and reporting requirements. • Ensure compliance with internal controls and data governance standards. • Produce outputs including: • Reconciliations to historical management and statutory accounts • KPI validation and consistency checks • Divisional/business unit profitability analysis • Cashflow and Net Working Capital analysis Skills & Qualifications • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with excellent attention to detail. • Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple priorities. • Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, SQL, and general data modelling concepts. • Understanding of financial reporting and MI processes. • Part‑qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) preferred. • Strong communication skills, able to work effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Desirable Experience • Exposure to system implementations or BI projects. • Knowledge of ETL processes and data validation techniques. • Experience with finance systems and MI tools (e.g., Salesforce, Xero, Data Rails, Smartsheet). • Familiarity with Azure‑based data environments. Please apply on Linkedin.