Finance Data Analyst
| Posting date: | 13 August 2024 |
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| Salary: | £47,600 to £71,600 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Performance related bonus |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 September 2024 |
| Location: | Glasgow, Glasgow, G2 6AY |
| Company: | SSE |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 550087_1723540394 |
Summary
SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.
Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.
About the Role
Base Location: Glasgow / Perth
Salary: £47,600 - £71,600 pro rata + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: 6 Month Fixed Term Contract | Full Time | Flexible First options available
We are seeking an experienced Data Analyst to join the newly created Finance Data and Reporting CoE team to support the delivery of initiatives in scope of Finance's System and Data strategic roadmap. Scope of the current phase includes the introduction of a new enterprise and performance management solution, and the foundation steps to develop a Reporting and Analytics environment. This will be underpinned by the implementation of the Data Roadmap and other initiatives to support the development of a data driven culture within SSE Finance.
Reporting to the Finance Data Manager, the post holder will be responsible for providing dedicated analysis and development support with activities such as metadata management, data quality and data governance.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- Proficiency in using large data sets to extract meaningful insights, trends and patterns with the ability to carry out data profiling to understand the structure, content and quality of data.
- Experience in logical data modelling, defining the data elements in a financial context and maintaining a data catalogue using metadata management tools.
- Expertise with report and visualisation development using tools like Power BI, Power Apps, Oracle OBIEE and SQL for effective data manipulation and presentation.
- Ability to identify and address data quality issues conducting root cause analysis and data lineage mapping to identify effective solutions.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to interpret business data requirements to support strategic and operational decisions for data users.
About our Business
Our SSE Finance function has a key part to play in fulfilling SSE's obligations as a UK-listed company, providing expertise and services that can be shared across the SSE Group, and working in partnership with all businesses to provide services tailored to their specific needs. SSE operates in a highly regulated and increasingly competitive environment, and our role is to ensure that we gather, compile, analyse and recommend on the financial strategy for our businesses, identifying opportunities to drive efficiencies and create value for SSE now, and in the future.
What's in it for you?
We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.
What happens now?
All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.
If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Francesca on 01738 344763.
Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.