Graduate Finance Data Analyst

Role overview

This opportunity is with a long-established manufacturing company that is expanding and operates in a highly data-focused, fast-moving environment. The position offers strong scope for learning, development, and progression.

What you will do

• Examine substantial datasets and turn them into practical insights that support business decisions.
• Assist with month-end reporting, forecasting, and budgeting activities.
• Create and update dashboards that track production performance, costs, and key KPIs.
• Spot patterns, outliers, and improvement opportunities that can enhance efficiency and profitability.
• Collaborate with colleagues in finance, operations, and production to support day-to-day analysis.
• Contribute to process improvement work, automation initiatives, and better data accuracy.

Candidate profile

• Recent graduate in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Data Analytics, or a similar subject.
• Strong analytical thinking and careful attention to detail.
• Comfortable handling large datasets; academic projects or placement experience are welcome.
• Advanced Excel ability, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis functions.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or comparable reporting tools would be an advantage.
• Motivated, curious, and eager to learn.

Offer

• Annual salary of £30,000.
• Defined progression opportunities in finance and analytics.
• Practical exposure in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Guidance and support from an experienced Finance Business Partner.