Data Finance Analyst

4 weeks ago

Water Orton, United Kingdom Balfour Beatty Full time
Job title: Data Analyst (Finance)
Location/Hybrid: Birmingham/3 days on site a week, 2 day working from home
Contract length: 6 months
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Overview
Balfour Beatty is a leading international infrastructure group with over 25000 employees worldwide
They provide their clients with sustainable solutions with business areas covering construction services, support services and infrastructure investment
We are looking for an experienced Data Analyst with experience in finance to join the team on a temporary basis for one of their most ambitious joint ventures to date, HS2
We are looking for a Finance Analyst to join our project team, working on a Joint Venture in our major projects division as part of the HS2 project in the Birmingham Area.
You will be instrumental in improving our cost reporting capability on the project – taking our current excel based reports into Power BI to aid visibility and analysis of our cost reporting data.
You will need to work independently taking direction from the Finance Manager and Project Accountant and liaising with other functions where our data overlaps.
Key Accountabilities
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Cleansing cost report data
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Ensure data integrity and reconciliation
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Creating summarised dashboards and standardised analysis at project level
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Create meaningful analysis and trends for various cost categories, highlighting risk areas
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Look into ways of tracking which transactions have been audited and their status and creating audit progress reports / dashboard
Skills & Experience required
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Strong analytical skills, able to interpret large datasets into meaningful analysis.
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Experience with the creation of analytical solutions and comfortable working with imperfect data
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Experience in creating data visualisation content in Excel and Power BI
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Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to gain knowledge from others for improving reporting
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Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
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Able to produce detailed documentation for handover of completed works
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Able to take off and schedule material quantities accurately
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Knowledge of specification and contract documents
Personal attributes
Results Driven: Demonstrates a passion and excitement for his/her work. Tackles problems head-on and works to resolve them without delay.
Focus on Excellence: Willing to go the extra mile to exceed expectations. Continually searches for ways to add value and take performance to the next level.
Teamwork & Collaboration: Puts aside personal agendas to work for the benefit of customers and suppliers and other stakeholders. Proactively builds knowledge through sharing knowledge, ideas and expertise with others.
Agile: Learns quickly, adapting thought and action to changing business and customer demands. Is energised by change.
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
About us
Balfour Beatty's Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK's most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we're driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.
From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. More information can be found on the Balfour Beatty website
We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role

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