Financial Controller

A global, data-driven organisation with operations across multiple international markets. Combining manufacturing, creative and technology-led services, they support some of the world's leading consumer brands. The business is currently investing in the modernisation of its finance function, creating an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded and technology-focused individual to play a key role in driving reporting, insight and process transformation.

Job Title: Finance Transformation & Insights Analyst

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Camberley

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000

Reference no:  HT16086

Finance Transformation & Insights Analyst – Benefits

• Opportunity to work directly with an experienced Finance Director and influence strategic decision-making.
• Significant scope to shape and modernise the finance function through technology, AI and automation.
• Exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional business projects.
• Opportunity to develop expertise in business intelligence, data analytics and finance transformation.
• Collaborative and forward-thinking working environment
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Life assurance
• Private healthcare
• 25 days holiday
• Pension scheme
• Hybrid working environment
• Opportunity to join a growing international business undergoing transformation

Finance Transformation & Insights Analyst – About The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly analytical and technology-focused individual to join a growing business and work closely with both the Regional Controller & Finance Director to reshape the landscape of finance within this exciting and innovative business. This is not a traditional finance role; instead, it offers the opportunity to combine finance, business intelligence, data analytics, AI and process improvement to deliver meaningful business insight and drive organisational performance.

The successful candidate will play a key role in transforming financial and operational data into clear, actionable information that supports better decision-making across the business. They will help modernise reporting processes, introduce automation and AI-driven solutions, and improve the overall effectiveness of the finance function.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing insightful management reports, dashboards and presentations that communicate financial and operational performance clearly.
• Analysing data to identify trends, risks, opportunities and key business drivers.
• Supporting the production of weekly and monthly management information with a focus on meaningful commentary and actionable insight.
• Working closely with leadership teams to improve understanding of financial performance and commercial outcomes.
• Combining and analysing data from multiple sources to create a comprehensive view of business performance.
• Identifying opportunities to automate manual processes through AI and modern technology solutions
• Supporting the implementation of reporting, automation and business intelligence tools to improve efficiency and decision-making.
• Reviewing and improving existing finance processes to enhance scalability, consistency and accuracy.
• Promoting a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the finance function.
• Acting as a trusted partner to the Finance Director and supporting wider business transformation initiatives.

The successful Finance Transformation & Insights Analyst will have:

• Strong experience in data analysis, reporting, visualisation and business insight generation.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using reporting and presentation tools.
• Experience with Power BI or similar business intelligence and visualisation platforms.
• Strong understanding of AI tools and their practical application within a commercial environment.
• Experience improving, automating or redesigning business processes.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to understand key business drivers.
• Experience supporting senior stakeholders and leadership teams.
• A proactive, curious and solutions-focused mindset.
• Exposure to finance, commercial or operational data environments would be advantageous.
• Experience within finance transformation, FP&A, business intelligence, analytics or automation projects would be beneficial.

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