Finance Data Analyst

Location: Finsbury Park, London
Business Unit: Wates Property Services

The Opportunity

We're looking for a Finance Data Analyst to join our Finance Systems team.

In this role, you'll help us understand our business performance by turning financial data into clear reports and insights. You'll work with teams across Finance and Operations to analyse costs, revenue and profitability, helping leaders make informed decisions. Information about Power BI, SQL and financial reporting requirements has been taken from Job Profile -Fin Data Analyst Role

This role would suit someone with at least 3 years' experience working in a Finance Analyst, Data Analyst or Commercial Analyst position.

What You'll Be Doing

• Analysing financial data, including costs, revenue and profit.
• Creating reports and dashboards using Power BI.
• Using SQL to gather and check data from different systems.
• Identifying trends and providing insights to support business decisions.
• Working with Finance and Operational teams to understand reporting requirements.
• Checking data accuracy and resolving any issues.
• Supporting improvements to reporting and finance systems.
• Presenting findings in a clear and simple way to stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

You'll be successful in this role if you have:

• At least 3 years' experience in a Finance Analyst, Financial Data Analyst or similar role.
• Experience working with financial data, particularly costs, revenue and profitability.
• Strong Power BI reporting skills.
• SQL experience.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Good attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to explain data and insights clearly to different audiences.
• Experience working with large datasets and producing meaningful reports.

It Would Be Great If You Also Have

• Experience in social housing, property services, construction or facilities management.
• Experience using COINS or similar finance systems.
• A finance qualification, or you're working towards one.
• Experience working with data warehouses or data lakes.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Flexible benefits
• Training and development opportunities
• Career progression within a growing business

About Wates Property Services

Wates Property Services delivers repairs, maintenance and refurbishment services across the UK. We work with local authorities, housing associations and other clients to improve homes, communities and lives.

We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.