Data Analyst – Reporting – 10-month Contract
Dublin / Hybrid
Salary up to 90k per annum.
We are hiring a contract
Data Analyst (Reporting)
to join a forward-thinking organisation leveraging automation, data science, and advanced analytics to streamline financial processes and achieve a "Zero Day Close."
This role sits within the Accounting and Finance Systems team, collaborating closely with business partners to design insightful reporting solutions, identify opportunities for automation, and enhance decision-making through data. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and communication skills, a deep understanding of reporting frameworks and data modelling, and a keen interest in developing expertise within cloud-based ERP and analytics platforms.
Key Responsibilities
* Partner with internal stakeholders to
identify, define, and refine business requirements
, translating needs into effective, scalable reports and dashboards.
* Design and maintain
reports, data models, and analytics frameworks
, ensuring accuracy, usability, and alignment with business priorities.
* Work with datasets across
finance, accounting, and connected enterprise systems
to analyse performance, trends, and KPIs, turning data into actionable insights.
* Build strong cross-functional relationships with Accounting, Finance, and IT teams to drive reporting initiatives forward.
* Develop technical expertise in
enterprise analytics and reporting tools
, supporting ongoing enhancements and process improvements.
* Conduct detailed
process reviews
to identify automation and efficiency opportunities within financial reporting workflows.
* Participate in and support
system testing, UAT, and change management
processes; ensure requirements are met, and documentation is maintained.
* Create and maintain
technical documentation
, user guides, and QA artefacts to support ongoing analytics development.
* Serve as a data-driven advisor to senior stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making and promoting data governance best practices.
Key Skills & Experience
* Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Finance, or related field.
* 5+ years' experience in
data analytics, reporting, or business intelligence
, ideally within a Finance or SaaS environment.
* Strong understanding of
data modelling, reporting tools, and visualisation best practices
.
* Hands-on experience with
cloud-based ERP reporting tools (e.g., Advanced, Matrix, or Composite reporting)
or similar enterprise analytics frameworks.
* Exposure to
SQL, Python, or R
for data manipulation and automation is desirable.
* Demonstrated ability to
communicate complex data insights
clearly to non-technical audiences.
* Experience with
UAT, QA, and change control
processes.
* Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and ability to work independently and cross-functionally.
If this sounds like you, contact me today or apply directly.
**No sponsorship offered and must be willing to work 3 days in the office**