Job Title: Finance Transformation & Insights Analyst
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Camberley
Salary: £70,000 - £80,000
Reference no: 16086
Finance Transformation & Insights Analyst – Benefits
Opportunity to work directly with an experienced Finance Director and influence strategic decision-making.
Significant scope to shape and modernise the finance function through technology, AI and automation.
Exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional business projects.
Opportunity to develop expertise in business intelligence, data analytics and finance transformation.
Collaborative and forward-thinking working environment
Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
Life assurance
Private healthcare
25 days holiday
Pension scheme
Hybrid working environment
Opportunity to join a growing international business undergoing transformation
Finance Transformation & Insights Analyst – About The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly analytical and technology-focused individual to join a growing business and work closely with both the Regional Controller & Finance Director to reshape the landscape of finance within this exciting and innovative business. This is not a traditional finance role; instead, it offers the opportunity to combine finance, business intelligence, data analytics, AI and process improvement to deliver meaningful business insight and drive organisational performance.
The successful candidate will play a key role in transforming financial and operational data into clear, actionable information that supports better decision-making across the business. They will help modernise reporting processes, introduce automation and AI-driven solutions, and improve the overall effectiveness of the finance function. Key responsibilities will include:
Developing insightful management reports, dashboards and presentations that communicate financial and operational performance clearly.
Analysing data to identify trends, risks, opportunities and key business drivers.
Supporting the production of weekly and monthly management information with a focus on meaningful commentary and actionable insight.
Working closely with leadership teams to improve understanding of financial performance and commercial outcomes.
Combining and analysing data from multiple sources to create a comprehensive view of business performance.
Identifying opportunities to automate manual processes through AI and modern technology solutions
Supporting the implementation of reporting, automation and business intelligence tools to improve efficiency and decision-making.
Reviewing and improving existing finance processes to enhance scalability, consistency and accuracy.
Promoting a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the finance function.
Acting as a trusted partner to the Finance Director and supporting wider business transformation initiatives.
The successful Finance Transformation & Insights Analyst will have:
Strong experience in data analysis, reporting, visualisation and business insight generation.
Advanced Excel skills and experience using reporting and presentation tools.
Experience with Power BI or similar business intelligence and visualisation platforms.
Strong understanding of AI tools and their practical application within a commercial environment.
Experience improving, automating or redesigning business processes.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
Strong commercial awareness and the ability to understand key business drivers.
Experience supporting senior stakeholders and leadership teams.
A proactive, curious and solutions-focused mindset.
Exposure to finance, commercial or operational data environments would be advantageous.
Experience within finance transformation, FP&A, business intelligence, analytics or automation projects would be beneficial.
Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.
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Salary description
£70000.00 - £80000.00 per year