Details:
- Salary: £40,000 - 45,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Oxford Oxfordshire
- Date: 3 weeks ago
Description:
Job Title: Finance Analyst
Location: Oxford
Salary: £40,000 to £45,000
Working pattern: Hybrid (3 days in office per week)
Your new company
A long-standing and highly reputable Oxfordshire publishing company is looking for a Finance Analyst with experience in business intelligence, financial reporting and data analysis. The role will involve working with tools such as Excel and Power BI to support reporting, develop dashboards, improve data accessibility and contribute to process improvements, whilst working closely with finance, operations and senior leadership teams.
Your new role
Producing regular financial and operational reports using Excel and Power BI
Developing and maintaining interactive dashboards and reporting tools
Analysing financial data to identify trends, risks, and growth opportunities
Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
Automating reporting and improving data workflows and efficiency
Maintaining accurate datasets across financial and operational systems
Providing insight-led analysis to support senior leadership decisions
Supporting continuous improvement of reporting processes and data quality
Delivering ad-hoc analysis to drive commercial and operational outcomes
What you'll need to succeed
Experience in finance, accounting, or a related analytical role
Strong background in financial analysis, reporting, or data analytics
Advanced Excel skills (including formulas and financial modelling)
Experience building Power BI dashboards (or similar BI tools)
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to interpret complex datasets and present clear, actionable insights
Strong organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Confident communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
What you'll get in return
This role offers the opportunity to work in a creative, high-impact publishing environment, with exposure to senior stakeholders and involvement in strategic decision-making. You will benefit from a varied and commercially focused position across two growing businesses, with the chance to shape reporting, insight, and data capability, all within a supportive and collaborative working culture, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package.
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