Financial Data Analyst

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Data Web Analytics - Manchester - Up to £45,000 My client are an extremely successful online car finance lender. They're looking for an experienced Finance data analyst to join their IT team. You'll be working on some big scale projects including trialling new and existing strategies and techniques using tools such as SAS, Looker, Python and r.My client have a passion for insight and a keen interest in understanding the outcomes of business processes. As a data analyst you will work closely with software engineers and product owners, in order to create a bridge that translates raw numbers into business language. Working with T-SQL and data visualisation tools, you will produce the analytics that control the success of products. With a focus on our lending products, you will be delivering analysis of portfolio performance, engaging across the business with finance, credit risk and operational teams. Benefits;31 days holiday - Christmas, boxing day and New year offFlexible working hoursOpportunities for remote working when required5% matched pension - soon rising towards 8%Training budget - personally tailored to youFree onsite gymStaff pool tableBupa Health care cash planContinuous opportunities to learn new skills and technologies Essentials;Understanding of credit risk scorecards and how to use data to balance risk vs reward on lending portfoliosExperience writing SQL code and querying databases;Strong statistical background;Methodical and logical approach to problem solving;Experience in using data visualisation tools and a strong understanding of what makes a good visualisation;Able to work autonomously and comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders Preferred Experience;Microsoft Power BI (or another BI application) would also be desirableExperience writing T-SQL and using Microsoft SQL Server;Experience using Looker would be advantageousPrevious use of Google optimise (or equivalent) This is a brand new position and needs filled within the next few weeks, be in of the first to apply by sending your most recent CV to [email protected] or call Megan Southern on 0191 814 7804 for a chat regarding the role.