Finance Data Analyst (Interim)

Finance Data Analyst (Interim) £275-£325 per day | Initial 3-Month Contract | Hybrid Working 2 Days in office

Are you a finance-focused data professional who enjoys turning complex information into meaningful business insight? A well-established organisation within the automotive industry is seeking a Finance Data Analyst (Interim) to support a major reporting and process improvement programme.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who can quickly identify inefficiencies, automate manual reporting activities, and provide the financial insight needed to support better commercial decision-making. Working closely with senior finance stakeholders, you'll play a key role in improving reporting accuracy, forecasting capability, and overall business performance.

The role offers hybrid working with a minimum of two days per week in the office and is based in Milton Keynes.

What you'll be doing • Developing and enhancing Power BI dashboards and management reporting packs

• Automating manual finance processes and improving reporting efficiency


• Extracting, transforming and analysing data from multiple sources


• Creating clear and actionable financial and operational performance insights


• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and planning activities


• Building robust data models to improve business visibility


• Working closely with finance and operational teams to understand reporting requirements


• Improving data integrity, consistency and reporting accuracy


• Providing analysis that supports strategic and commercial decision-making

What we're looking for • Degree educated

• Advanced Power BI skills including DAX, Power Query and Power Pivot


• Strong SQL experience and confidence working with large datasets


• Advanced Excel skills including financial modelling and VBA/macros


• Experience using Power Automate


• Previous exposure to finance, FP&A, commercial finance or management reporting environments


• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders across the business


• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement

Experience with SAP would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on offer • £275-£325 per day depending on experience

• Initial 3-month contract with potential for extension


• Hybrid working arrangement in Milton Keynes


• Opportunity to make an immediate impact within a high-profile finance team


• Exposure to senior stakeholders and key business initiatives


• Fast-paced and collaborative environment within the automotive industry

This Finance Data Analyst (Interim) opportunity would suit an individual who enjoys combining finance, technology and data to drive better business outcomes. If you're looking for a contract assignment in Milton Keynes where you can deliver tangible improvements from day one, this role offers an excellent opportunity to do exactly that within the automotive industry.

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