Interim Finance and Data Analyst

Job Title: Interim Finance & Data Analyst

Location: Hertfordshire (3 days per week in the office)

Rate: £450 – £500 per day (Inside IR35)

Contract Length: 6 months

Overview:

We are seeking a highly analytical and technically skilled Interim Finance & Data Analyst to support our FP&A and Group Finance functions through a period of transformation and data optimisation. This is a key interim role that will work across multiple finance reporting streams and systems, with a focus on improving data processes, maintaining reporting integrity, and supporting system improvements, particularly around Oracle PBCS and Microsoft Fabric.

Key Responsibilities:

Contract Reporting & Data Management

• Take ownership of technical elements within the contract reporting process.
• Update, maintain, and enhance reporting templates and data sources.
• Consolidate and manage contract data across relevant databases.
• Upload and reconcile data into Oracle PBCS.
• Support the migration and integration of data into Microsoft Fabric.
• Keep the FP&A team informed on progress, issues, and blockers.

Functional Reporting & Data Quality

• Drive improvements in data quality for function-level reporting.
• Maintain and update key reporting templates.
• Consolidate and process divisional data, including requested adjustments.
• Liaise with Divisional Finance teams to ensure accurate and timely data.
• Regularly update the FP&A team on progress and resolution plans.

Oracle PBCS Support & Maintenance

• Manage the PBCS support queue: triage, resolve, escalate, and report on issues.
• Approve access requests and manage system changes.
• Proactively monitor and optimise licence usage.
• Build and maintain PBCS reports to support Group and Divisional needs.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for Group Finance and Divisions.

Systems Improvement & Ad-Hoc Projects

• Partner with IT to implement a new PBCS ticketing and support system.
• Review and recommend improvements for Board and CVC reporting processes.
• Support a variety of strategic and ad-hoc finance and data initiatives.

Candidate Profile:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong financial reporting and data handling capabilities.
• Advanced Excel skills, including Power Query.
• Experience working with Oracle PBCS or similar financial planning and reporting systems.
• Strong understanding of data visualisation tools, ideally Power BI.
• Comfortable working with large, complex datasets and improving data processes.
• Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset and a keen eye for detail.