Senior FP&A Data & Analytics Specialist (Ref: 196174)
Location: Leicester, UK (Hybrid)
Industry: Retail (Fashion)
Contract to Perm
Start date: 13th April 2026
Day rate: Competitive
Contact: harry.fawsitt@forsythbarnes.com
About Us
My client is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of licensed apparel, accessories and footwear, supplying major UK and international retailers.
The Role
They are growing our FP&A and data capability and are looking for a Senior Analytics Specialist to improve how finance and the wider business plan, report and make decisions.
This role focuses on enhancing data, reporting and processes – driving automation, simplification and better business insight.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver Power BI dashboards and management reports
- Improve planning, forecasting and reporting processes
- Reduce manual reporting through automation and standardisation
- Support integration of data across finance and operational systems
- Partner with stakeholders to provide clear, actionable insights
- Support governance and consistency across reporting
Key Outcomes
- More automated, reliable and scalable reporting
- Faster, more accurate planning and forecasting
- Reduced manual processes and data rework
- Improved insight to support decision-making
Requirements
Essential
- Experience with Power BI and business reporting
- Strong understanding of data and reporting concepts
- Experience supporting finance, FP&A or commercial reporting
- Ability to translate business needs into reporting outputs
- Stakeholder engagement skills
Desirable
- Experience with ERP/finance systems (e.g. Business Central, Microsoft)
- Understanding of budgeting and forecasting processes
- Exposure to data platforms or warehousing concepts
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