Interim Finance & Data Analyst

Job Title: Interim Finance & Data Analyst (ACCA/ACA/CIMA Qualified) Location: Hertfordshire (3 days per week in the office) Rate: £450 – £500 per day (Inside IR35) Contract Length: 6 months Overview We are seeking a highly analytical and technically skilled Interim Finance & Data Analyst to support our FP&A and Group Finance functions through a period of transformation and data optimisation. This is a key interim role that will work across multiple finance reporting streams and systems, with a focus on improving data processes, maintaining reporting integrity, and supporting system improvements, particularly around Oracle PBCS and Microsoft Fabric. Key Responsibilities Contract Reporting & Data Management • Take ownership of technical elements within the contract reporting process. • Update, maintain, and enhance reporting templates and data sources. • Consolidate and manage contract data across relevant databases. • Upload and reconcile data into Oracle PBCS. • Support the migration and integration of data into Microsoft Fabric. • Keep the FP&A team informed on progress, issues, and blockers. Functional Reporting & Data Quality • Drive improvements in data quality for function-level reporting. • Maintain and update key reporting templates. • Consolidate and process divisional data, including requested adjustments. • Liaise with Divisional Finance teams to ensure accurate and timely data. • Regularly update the FP&A team on progress and resolution plans. Oracle PBCS Support & Maintenance • Manage the PBCS support queue: triage, resolve, escalate, and report on issues. • Approve access requests and manage system changes. • Proactively monitor and optimise licence usage. • Build and maintain PBCS reports to support Group and Divisional needs. • Serve as a subject matter expert for Group Finance and Divisions. Systems Improvement & Ad-Hoc Projects • Partner with IT to implement a new PBCS ticketing and support system. • Review and recommend improvements for Board and CVC reporting processes. • Support a variety of strategic and ad-hoc finance and data initiatives. Candidate Profile • Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong financial reporting and data handling capabilities. • Advanced Excel skills, including Power Query. • Experience working with Oracle PBCS or similar financial planning and reporting systems. • Strong understanding of data visualisation tools, ideally Power BI. • Comfortable working with large, complex datasets and improving data processes. • Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset and a keen eye for detail.