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Lead Analyst, Finance Systems & Data

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Thomson Reuters

Lead Analyst, Finance Systems & Data

London, United Kingdom

As the Lead Data Analyst in the Finance Systems & Data team, you will serve as the analytical backbone of strategic projects, partnering with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and optimize financial reporting capabilities. This leadership role requires an expert in financial analytics who can turn large, complex datasets to align with the Finance long-term strategy for Management Information Reporting & Analysis (MIRA) suite. The ideal candidate will lead business experts in the analysis of processes, products and systems.

About the Role

In this opportunity as the Lead Analyst, you will:

  • Data Analysis & Reporting: Collect, process, and analyze large sets of financial data from multiple sources to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.
  • Business Partnering: Collaborate with business units and leadership to understand analytical needs and deliver insights that drive business strategies. Work closely with stakeholders on reporting and compliance. Provide input to ad hoc projects within Finance and the business as required.
  • Build strong relationships with cross-functional teams and be seen as a key member of the management team who adds value to the decision-making process.
  • Data Integrity: Ensure data accuracy and consistency, performing regular audits to maintain the quality and reliability of financial data.
  • Process Improvement: Identify and execute opportunities to streamline processes, automate reporting, and enhance the value delivered by the team.
  • Own and drive process improvement/simplification/excellence / automation in broader finance initiatives.
  • Leadership & Mentorship: Be a guide to the team to improve their skills and competencies as well as ensuring they carry out their own responsibilities to a high standard.

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About You

You're a fit for the role of the Lead Analyst if you have the following required qualifications:

  • At least 10 years of experience in business analysis, data analysis, or a related role. Experience in the finance industry or working with financial systems is highly desirable.
  • Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and tasks simultaneously without sacrificing quality or timeliness
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex or vague issues and provide actionable insights
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey business and functional requirement information to stakeholders at all levels
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial reporting and analysis
  • Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and build relationships with key stakeholders

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What's in it For You?

  • Hybrid Work Model: We've adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.
  • Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.
  • Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow's challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future.
  • Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
  • Culture: Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together.
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  • Making a Real-World Impact: We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world.

About Us

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Client-provided location(s): London, UK
Job ID: thomson-515481096
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Flexible Work Hours
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Holiday Events
    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
    • Sabbatical
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Performance Bonus
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Company Equity
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • 401(K)
    • Financial Counseling
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Lunch and Learns
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)