Graduate Finance Data Analyst
Posted 1 day ago by Jobserve
Negotiable
Undetermined
Onsite
Manchester, Lancashire
Summary: The Graduate Finance Data Analyst role based in Manchester offers an immediate start for a recent graduate eager to begin their career in a data-driven manufacturing environment. The position involves analyzing large data sets to provide insights that support financial and operational decision-making. The successful candidate will work closely with various stakeholders to enhance production visibility and operational efficiency. This role provides a clear pathway for progression within finance and analytics.
Key Responsibilities:
- Extract, manipulate, and analyse large and complex data sets from multiple systems
- Support monthly reporting, forecasting, and budgeting processes
- Develop and maintain performance dashboards relating to production, costs, and KPIs
- Identify trends, variances, and opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability
- Assist in analysing manufacturing performance, including cost of goods and operational metrics
- Work closely with stakeholders across finance, operations, and production teams
- Support process improvements, automation, and data integrity initiatives
- Provide ad hoc analysis and insight to support strategic decision-making
Key Skills:
- Recent graduate in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Data Analytics, or a related discipline
- Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail
- Comfortable working with large data sets (academic or placement experience welcomed)
- Strong Excel skills (eg, pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
- Exposure to Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools is advantageous
- A proactive, inquisitive approach with a desire to learn
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present data clearly
- Keen interest in developing within a manufacturing or commercial finance environment
Salary (Rate): £30,000 yearly
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Entry Level
Industry: Finance
Graduate Finance Data Analyst - Manchester - Immediate start - 5 days in office.
Graduate Finance Data AnalystLocation: Openshaw, Manchester (Full-Time, Office-Based)
Salary: £30,000
A well-established and growing manufacturing business based in Openshaw, Manchester is currently seeking a highly motivated Graduate Finance Data Analyst to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate looking to kick-start their career within a fast-paced, data-driven manufacturing environment, where you will gain exposure to both financial and operational performance.
The RoleReporting directly to the Finance Business Partner, you will support the wider finance function by analysing large volumes of data to provide meaningful insights that drive business decisions. You will play a key role in improving visibility across production, cost control, and operational efficiency, working closely with stakeholders across finance and the wider business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Extract, manipulate, and analyse large and complex data sets from multiple systems
- Support monthly reporting, forecasting, and budgeting processes
- Develop and maintain performance dashboards relating to production, costs, and KPIs
- Identify trends, variances, and opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability
- Assist in analysing manufacturing performance, including cost of goods and operational metrics
- Work closely with stakeholders across finance, operations, and production teams
- Support process improvements, automation, and data integrity initiatives
- Provide ad hoc analysis and insight to support strategic decision-making
About You:
- Recent graduate in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Data Analytics, or a related discipline
- Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail
- Comfortable working with large data sets (academic or placement experience welcomed)
- Strong Excel skills (eg, pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
- Exposure to Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools is advantageous
- A proactive, inquisitive approach with a desire to learn
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present data clearly
- Keen interest in developing within a manufacturing or commercial finance environment
What's on Offer:
- Salary of £30,000
- A clear Pathway for progression within finance and analytics
- Hands-on experience within a dynamic manufacturing setting
- Mentorship from an experienced Finance Business Partner
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
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