Data Analyst
Posted 4 days ago by Haystack
£24 Per hour
Undetermined
Onsite
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Data Analyst role involves supporting a finance operation during a crucial year-end audit period for a high-growth commercial organization. The position requires expertise in managing large datasets using Excel and Sage to ensure accurate financial reporting. The analyst will cleanse data, manage migrations, and provide insights to senior stakeholders. This is a hands-on role requiring on-site presence in Guildford for a contract duration of 6-8 weeks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Cleanse and manipulate high volumes of financial data harvested from multiple internal systems.
- Manage the end-to-end data migration process, ensuring all uploads to external platforms are validated and error-free.
- Act as a technical bridge for the operational finance team to streamline their year-end audit workflows.
- Perform automated data reconciliation to identify discrepancies and ensure 100% data integrity.
- Deliver actionable insights to senior stakeholders by translating complex spreadsheets into clear financial narratives.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience handling complex data sets and executing large-scale data migrations.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and complex formulas.
- Hands-on experience with Sage accounting software is highly desirable for this audit-focused project.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to spot trends and anomalies in financial records quickly.
- Ability to work on-site in Guildford for the full duration of the 6-8 week contract.
Salary (Rate): £24 hourly
City: Guildford
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Data Analyst We're working with a high-growth, fast-paced commercial operation on this exciting opportunity. Step into a critical role supporting a dynamic finance operation during a pivotal year-end audit period. We are looking for a data-driven specialist who can command large datasets using Excel and Sage to ensure seamless financial reporting and system accuracy.
The Role
- Cleanse and manipulate high volumes of financial data harvested from multiple internal systems.
- Manage the end-to-end data migration process, ensuring all uploads to external platforms are validated and error-free.
- Act as a technical bridge for the operational finance team to streamline their year-end audit workflows.
- Perform automated data reconciliation to identify discrepancies and ensure 100% data integrity.
- Deliver actionable insights to senior stakeholders by translating complex spreadsheets into clear financial narratives.
What You'll Need
- Proven experience handling complex data sets and executing large-scale data migrations.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and complex formulas.
- Hands-on experience with Sage accounting software is highly desirable for this audit-focused project.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to spot trends and anomalies in financial records quickly.
- Ability to work on-site in Guildford for the full duration of the 6-8 week contract.
What's On Offer
- Competitive hourly rate of £18 - £24 through the duration of the contract.
- Immediate start with a 6-8 week initial term and a strong potential for extension.
- Exposure to a fast-moving business environment and high-stakes year-end financial processes.
Apply via Haystack today!