Graduate Finance & Data Analyst (x2)

MSA Data Analytics Ltd ,
Birmingham, West Midlands
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £20,000 per annum

Overview

Are you a recent or soon to be graduate in the field of Mathematics, Economics, Accountancy & Finance or equivalent? Do you have a passion for working with numbers and enjoy solving complex problems and articulating solutions in a clear & simple way? My client is looking to build a team of dedicated Analysts (Data & Finance) to support a fast-paced business through a crucial period of growth. The successful candidates will work on a range of highly data centric workstreams focused on both Financial Analytics (forecasting, PL analysis, financial reporting etc) and Data Engineering type work, utilising cutting edge applications to provide meaningful commercial insight aligned to business strategy. You’ll have the opportunity to study towards a professional finance qualification (CIMA or ACCA) and complete assignments across multiple business areas working alongside a team of high performing finance and data experts. About you Excellent Honours degree from the following disciplines: Accounting & Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Business Information Systems (2;1 or above - predicted or achieved) You will be highly analytical - able to draw robust conclusions from multiple data sources You'll have excellent attention to detail particularly in validating the accuracy of data Passionate about financial analytics and / or passion to use accountancy practices in a commercial environment You will be looking to make flying start in your analytical careers, passionate and open to learning whilst bringing a 'can-do’ attitude to role Excellent team working mentality supporting a solid team ethos What could you be working on? Statistical led finance appraisals Modelling of complex data to support Risk Management Commercial Forecasting Finance reporting Analysis of financial and operational metrics to support business planning Business Intelligence: Analysis & Visualisation Competitor Analysis Price & Profitability Modelling In return Starting salary £22,000 - £25,000 Profit related pay / contribution pension scheme / life assurance / share scheme / cycle to work scheme / flexible working Professional / Industry training; CIMA or ACCA Technical training & development in relevant and industry leading applications’ SQL, SAS, VBA, Power BI This is a unique opportunity to join a new arm of an established team at a massively exciting time. Please apply with your updated CV and cover note detailing your eligibility to work in the UK, availability (interview and start date) and current location.