Finance Analyst

Finance Analyst
Belfast Hybrid 36.5 hrs per week Attractive Salary + Excellent Benefits
1. Your New CompanyYou will be joining a long established organisation that plays a major role. With a workforce of several thousand employees and consistent recognition for excellence in people management, this is an employer that prioritises development, collaboration, and long term progression.The company continues to handle data-led decision-making, creating exciting opportunities for individuals who want to influence meaningful change.
2. Your New RoleAs a Finance Analyst, you will become the key technical specialist responsible for integrating, analysing, and interpreting data to support both Sales and Finance teams.You'll take ownership of BI reporting, primarily using tools such as QlikView and Qlik Sense, ensuring teams across the business have access to accurate, timely, and actionable insights.Your role will include:
Data & Reporting

• Monitoring and improving data accuracy within internal systems and BI applications.
• Producing real-time and scheduled reporting for Sales, Accounts, and senior management.
• Documenting new processes and supporting the rollout of automated reporting solutions.

Process Improvement & Support

• Identifying opportunities to streamline data-driven processes and increase efficiency.
• Acting as the day-to-day point of contact for loyalty systems administration and queries.

People Development

• Delivering training and supporting stakeholders as they adopt enhanced BI tools.

Collaboration

• Working closely with Sales, Finance, and Transformation teams to maintain data accuracy and improve cross-functional processes.
• Supporting the business's wider transition toward a more digitally empowered, insight-led approach.

3. What You'll Need to SucceedEssential:

• Strong experience working with financial data, reports, and analysis.
• Proven ability to implement, monitor, and optimise automated reporting processes.
• Hands-on experience with BI tools - ideally QlikView and/or Qlik Sense.
• Solid organisational skills and the ability to manage workload independently.
• Proficiency in Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis) and Word.

Attributes:

• Excellent communication skills and confidence working across multiple stakeholder groups.
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to support and guide colleagues effectively.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and strong analytical capability.
• High attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality outputs.

Desirable:

• A degree or qualification in Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience.

4. What You'll Get in ReturnYou'll join a supportive organisation that actively invests in employee development and wellbeing.Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Contributory pension
• Healthcare and life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff discount schemes
• Social club and recognition programmes
• Hybrid working options and flexible hours

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