Data Analyst

Data Analyst * £26,000 - £32,000 per annum * Temp to Perm * Established Manufacturer * Good Progression Opportunities * Development Opportunties We are looking for a (Trainee) data analyst to join our clients Finance Team in Littleborough. This is a permanent, full-time position where you'll work closely with the management to provide the business with insightful dashboards, visualisations and reports. Day to Day: * Working within the business administration team and finance in a varied role * Spot trends, finding ways to make things work better and be more profitable * Ask questions, challenge how things are done, and help us keep moving forward. * Help fine-tune our commercial tools and ways of working so we're always improving * turn data into eye catching pictures and presentations * Keep an eye on how projects are performing - spotting both what's working well and where we can do better * Dive into the numbers behind manufacturing numbers, sales outputs, cashflow and profits, helping us make smarter, faster decisions * Work closely with the Leadership Team on everything from day-to-day tasks to bigger-picture projects * Support the development and implementation of key performance indicators (KPIs) * Track key performance indicators and recommend actions to improve profitability * Build and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning. * Analyse business performance, spot trends, and deliver clear variance explanations. * Design and maintain structured databases to support the efficient storage and retrieval of information. * Prepare comprehensive reports and dashboards using Power BI to communicate effectively * Produce high-quality monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for senior management. * Support supplementary board reporting, management meetings, and ad-hoc projects * Partner with cross-functional teams to gather financial and operational data ensuring clarity and relevance to the commercial objectives. * Ensure accuracy, integrity, and consistency in all financial data. You will need: * Minimum Level 3 qualifications, accounts and business administration preferred * Strong communication and presentation ability, able to simplify complex data. * To be detail-oriented, highly organised, and able to thrive under deadlines. * Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills. * Experience with MRP/ERP and Power BI tools is preferred but not essential * Excel and financial modelling skills