Junior Business Performance Analyst

Junior Business Performance Analyst, entry-level Finance role supporting the Management Accountant in collecting, validating, and analysing operational and commercial performance data and preparing reports/dashboards on key metrics.

Job Summary

The Junior Business Performance Analyst is an entry level/early career role within the Finance Team that supports the Management Accountant in capturing, validating and analysing operational and commercial performance metrics at source. The role focuses on the legwork of data collection, basic analysis and preparation of reports and dashboards on key indicators such as material and liquid wastage, stock losses, production efficiency, labour and overhead cost per unit, and gross profit by SKU and customer. The Junior Analyst works under the direction of the Management Accountant, who leads proactive performance management and engagement with the CEO and Line Managers.

Key Responsibilities 

1. Support to the Management Accountant

• Work under the guidance of the Management Accountant to implement the performance measurement framework and KPI toolkits across the business.
• Prepare data extracts, standard reports, and draft analyses for review and refinement by the Management Accountant before circulation to Managers and the CEO.
• Assist the Management Accountant in preparing materials for monthly performance reviews, management meetings and presentations.

• Perform first-level checks on data accuracy and completeness (e.g. comparing production quantities, wastage, stock movements, and sales volumes to expected ranges or prior periods)
• Assist the Management Accountant and Finance Team in reconciling operational data to inventory, cost of sales, and other key financial balances.
• Document data issues and maintain logs so recurring problems can be addressed systematically.