EY Junior Finance Analyst - Permanent Newcastle 

United Kingdom, England, Newcastle upon Tyne 

43115806

JOB OVERVIEW

The role will require the individual to provide financial and management information, develop new reports and analysis in collaboration with stakeholders and systematise existing assets. A key part of the role will be presenting this information and analysis to the end user, highlighting variances and actions accordingly.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce and publish financial reports on a weekly, monthly and ad-hoc basis for the business to monitor performance
• Deal with queries from Business functions, Business Unit community and other staff at all levels
• Support the roll out of new initiatives, systems and processes
• Be proactive in raising the profile of the Junior Data Analyst role in the business
• Be proactive in continuing own professional development
• Explores data to identify trends and relationships between variables
• Utilises different data sources from within the business
• Build, develop, troubleshoot and maintain various reports and dashboards utilising Excel and Power BI
• Ad Hoc Reporting - Deliver high quality analysis, reports, using simple and effective visualizations that can be scaled for consumption by a larger audience.
• Partner with stakeholders to clarify requests and debriefs with client to explain data insights and confirm report
• Deliver timely reporting and dashboards that satisfies requirements
• Work collaboratively with team members to deliver business needs on time
• Performs checks to ensure data quality and accuracy is consistent on all platforms
• Use software tools to develop reports and analysis which convey relevant and meaningful information to internal customers of all levels in a concise and logical manner
• Downloads required data and creates pre-defined reports as per defined schedule
• Testing: ensure User Acceptance Testing is fully planned and executed
• Assist in identifying testing resources, assigns test cases and assess progress

REQUIREMENTS

• Keen to develop a career in Finance
• Numerate with good data analysis skills
• Computer literate (Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word) with the ability to learn the firm’s systems and other data mining tools
• Knowledge of MS SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and querying using T-SQL
• Experience with programming languages such as Python, Javascript and VBA
• Good team player, with ability to interact with staff at all levels
• Able to demonstrate initiative in approach to problem solving
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail, as well as commitment to quality and efficiency
• Client focused with a good understanding of service concepts
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Receptive to change and flexible approach

DESIRABLE

• Understanding of relational database architecture and querying
• Familiar with Alteryx
• Proficiency in visualisation tools such as PowerBI is advantageous but not essential
• Previous experience in a project environment, managing your own projects, owning the process from start to end

What we offer
We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with MyReward you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.