Global Finance Data Analyst
Summary
Analyzes global finance data for a supply management team, automating reports and improving KPI tracking using Excel, Power BI, and process optimization.
Data Analyst
Porto
£40,000 plus benefits
Hybrid working
Overview
This role supports the Global Supply Management Performance Finance team in delivering accurate, efficient, and insightful reporting of key Supply Management KPIs at a global level. The position plays a key role in enhancing reporting visibility, improving processes, driving automation initiatives, and supporting the development of a global finance network. Working closely with finance, systems, and regional teams, you will help transform performance reporting through data analytics, process improvements, and innovative technology solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting & Analysis
- Support the end-to-end delivery of monthly performance reporting, including KPI reporting, actual performance snapshots, and inflation analysis.
- Assist in the preparation of quarterly business reviews, portfolio reporting, reconciliations, and stakeholder reporting requirements.
- Continuously improve and automate reporting processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.
- Provide ad hoc financial reporting and analysis to support business decision-making.
Process Improvement & Systems
- Identify opportunities to streamline finance processes through automation and innovative reporting solutions.
- Document finance systems and reporting processes to support standardisation across global regions.
- Support the development and implementation of enhanced data management and reporting capabilities.
Projects & Transformation
- Support digitalisation and finance transformation initiatives across the Supply Management function.
- Contribute to the development, enhancement, and implementation of new KPIs and reporting frameworks.
- Collaborate with finance, systems, and data teams to improve reporting effectiveness and business insights.
Key Stakeholders
- Global Finance Team
- Finance Systems & Process Teams
- Regional Finance Teams
- Cross-functional operational stakeholders
Candidate Profile
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and analytical capability.
- Process-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Self-motivated and proactive, with a passion for collaboration and innovation.
- Comfortable working with large datasets and complex reporting challenges.
- Strong business and financial integrity.
Experience & Qualifications
- Degree educated and/or professionally qualified accountant.
- 3+ years of relevant finance, reporting, or analytical experience.
- Experience operating within an international or global business environment is advantageous.
- Fluent English required; additional languages beneficial.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
- Experience with data capture, reporting, analytical tools, and systems preferred.