Finance Data Analyst

at  Activate Group Limited

Job title: Finance Data Analyst
Department: Finance
Location: Remote with occasional travel to site
Hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: Competitive

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience in financial analysis, business intelligence, or a related role.
• Proficiency in BI tools such as Tableau, Power BI, and SQL.
• Strong understanding of financial principles and data analysis techniques.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with financial modelling.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.

A BIT ABOUT US

Named by the Sunday Times as one of the UK’s 100 fastest-growing private companies, we employ more than 700 team members nationwide.
We work with some of the UK’s largest fleets and insurance companies, supporting drivers that have been involved in a road incident at our contact centres in Halifax and Peterborough.
We look after every step of the repair process, repairing vehicles at our own Activate Accident Repair body shops, and through a UK-wide network of independent repair partners.
Want to know what it’s like to work with us? Take a look at our purpose and values. They define who we are, and how we work with team members, customers and suppliers:
Purpose: Make someone’s bad day better

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a skilled and analytical Finance Data Analyst to join our finance team. The Data Analyst will be responsible for developing and implementing data-driven insights to support the company’s financial decision-making process. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of financial data, and proficiency in BI tools and software.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Data Analysis and Reporting:
• Collect, analyse, and interpret financial data to support business decisions.
• Create customer focused reporting that analyses key data sets such as revenue, operational performance, trade and market.
• Identify, analyse, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets.
• Provide key data insights to customer and key stakeholder to help improve profitability and business performance.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to provide actionable insights.
• Create financial models to predict future trends and identify potential risks and opportunities.
• Work with management to prioritize business and information needs
• Business Intelligence Tools:
• Utilise BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, SQL) to extract, manipulate, and visualize data.
• Maintain and improve the company’s BI infrastructure to ensure data accuracy and efficiency.
• Train and support team members in using BI tools and interpreting data.
• Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A):
• Support the financial planning process by providing data-driven insights.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Collaborate with finance and business teams to develop performance metrics and KPIs.
• Strategic Support:
• Provide analytical support for strategic initiatives and business cases.
• Identify trends and patterns in financial data to support strategic decision-making.
• Develop and present findings to senior management and stakeholders.
• Process Improvement:
• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline financial reporting and analysis processes.
• Develop and implement best practices for data management and analysis.
• Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in BI tools and techniques.