Finance Systems, Data & Analytics Manager

Finance Systems, Data & Analytics Manager

Are you excited by the opportunity to shape how Finance uses data, technology and analytics? Would you like to lead the development of reporting solutions that improve decision-making across a complex and ambitious organisation? We are looking for a Finance Systems, Data & Analytics Manager to join our Group Finance team in Liverpool. This is an opportunity to take ownership of our Finance reporting environment and help us use data, automation and emerging technology to deliver better insight across the business.

Your Role

As our Finance Systems, Data & Analytics Manager, you will lead the development of Finance reporting, data and analytics capabilities across Peel Ports Group. You'll ensure our reporting environment delivers accurate, meaningful insight that supports decision-making at every level of the business.

You will take ownership of key Finance reporting platforms, including Power BI, SAP S/4HANA, Azure Data Lake and Anaplan, driving continuous improvement in data quality, governance and reporting standards. You'll also identify opportunities to leverage automation and emerging technologies to improve efficiency and enhance business performance.

Working closely with colleagues across Finance, Technology and Operations, you'll translate complex business requirements into practical reporting and analytics solutions, while helping to build a culture of self-service reporting and data-driven decision making.

What you’ll bring

You will be degree educated (or equivalent) in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance or similar field, or qualified through experience, as well as:

• Strong experience of using Power BI, including dashboard development, data modelling and DAX
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA, Anaplan, and enterprise reporting environments
• Strong SQL, data analysis and data management skills
• Experience developing and maintaining finance reporting, self-service analytics and data solutions, with an understanding of core finance processes, management reporting and planning data structures

Who are we?

Already one of the UK’s leading port and logistics companies, we are planning substantial capital investment over the next 5 years to achieve our vision of becoming the UK’s leading port operator.  We have ambitious plans to grow and transform the supply chain to benefit our customers.  Our investments are decarbonizing our operations, which in turn is helping us work towards our goal of having Net Zero Port Operations by 2040.  Much of our success depends on our unrivalled facilities and technology. But in our sector, it comes down to having the right talent to enable our organisation to grow.

What we can offer you

In addition to a competitive salary, we have a strong track record of developing our people to expand their skills and experience and develop their careers.  Valuing and rewarding our workforce is important to us which is why we offer a fantastic range of flexible benefits to choose from, such as:

• 27 Days Annual Leave (plus bank holidays)
• Up to 10% Matched Contribution Pension
• Peel Ports Flexible Benefits including salary sacrifice car scheme, healthcare cash plans, Cycle2Work Scheme, Critical Illness insurance, Gym Membership Scheme, Retail Vouchers, plus more!
• Commitment to learning and personal development – Last year we supported over 50,000 hours of training and personal development!
• We promote good physical and mental health and can provide additional support to colleagues via our Employee Assistance Programme when required

If you believe you have the skills and experience we are seeking and you want to join a thriving and ambitious place to work, we’d really like to hear from you!