Finance Data Analyst

We’re the UK's largest ports operator with a network of 21 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK's seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year. It’s a story we’re proud of but it doesn’t end there. We’re transforming our business and embracing the future.

Our company has a wide range of roles across the UK. We value diversity, support talent, promote internal growth, and prioritise safety.

Here at Associated British Ports, we are currently recruiting for a Finance Data Analyst within ABP’s Finance Shared Services (FSS) team in Port Business Services (PBS), based in Hull.

Fixed term contract for one year.

The role of a Finance Data Analyst will be responsible for involvement in the detailed day to day data handling and analysis carried out within the PBS Finance Operational teams. This individual will be responsible for improving the data flows and ways of working, reducing manual data hand-offs, minimising dual keying/reproduction of data across systems and teams and streamlining reporting outputs.

In addition, this role will support in the production of PBS reporting requirements.

Accountable:

Produce the monthly/ad hoc KPI/SLA reporting for PBS

Preparing reports and presenting these to the leadership; describing trends and changes etc

Collect, analyse, and interpret financial data from various sources

Organising and transforming data within PBS into support business processes

Identifying, recommending and implementing new ways to integrate data across business processes to save time and manual input

Communicating with stakeholders to understand data content and business requirements

Essential:

Proven experience as a Data Analyst or similar role.

Analysis and synthesis of data

Data management

Programming skills (examples sql, python, java script code writing skills)

Data visualisation

Business process improvement

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy

Ideal:

Relevant professional qualifications

Knowledge of financial principles and practices

Additional Information:

When joining ABP you will find an environment that is both welcoming and challenging. We reward our employees well and offer a generous remuneration package, employer pension, private health insurance and a range of other benefits.

Please note that ABP undertake random screening for substance abuse and operate a zero-tolerance policy. A medical will be required before starting this position also.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.

As part of our recruitment process, all successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment screening to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Please note your consent will be required and further information on this check can be found using the following link: