Reed in Partnership
Are you passionate about financial systems, data, and delivering meaningful insights?
Do you enjoy working at the intersection of finance, technology, and business intelligence to drive better decision-making?
If so, consider joining us as a Financial Performance & Systems Analyst at Reed in Partnership.
This role plays a key part in supporting the finance function by maintaining and optimising financial planning systems, while delivering high-quality reporting and insights. Reporting to the Head of Financial Analysis, you will bridge finance, data, and technology—ensuring strong system performance, robust data integrity, and valuable business insights.
Please note that internal applications close on the 11th June 2026.
Who We Are
Reed in Partnership delivers public services that positively transform lives. Our Employability Division supports individuals into sustainable work, while our central functions ensure the organisation operates effectively and efficiently.
Within Finance, we are committed to providing clear, accurate, and insightful financial information that supports decision-making and drives performance. Our values—Fair, Open & Honest; Take Ownership; Work Together—are at the core of everything we do.
Key Responsibilities
Taking Ownership (Systems Management & Development)
- Act as a key user and administrator for Workday Adaptive Planning, maintaining models, hierarchies, and data structures
- Support data integration between Workday (ERP), Snowflake, and reporting tools
- Take ownership of system performance, proactively identifying and resolving issues
- Support system upgrades, enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Liaise effectively with IT, data teams, and external vendors
- Drive improvements in reporting and planning processes through automation and better system utilisation
- Ensure strong data governance, controls, and reconciliation across multiple data sources
- Promote transparency and integrity through robust validation and documentation
- Improve efficiency and reduce manual processes through smarter system design
- Leverage data from Snowflake and other platforms to deliver integrated reporting
- Partner with FP&A, finance business partners, and wider stakeholders to understand business needs
- Translate requirements into effective reporting solutions and system enhancements
- Provide training and support to users of Adaptive Planning, Power BI, and reporting tools
- Communicate financial insights clearly, accurately, and with integrity
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Develop and maintain dashboards and reports using Power BI and Workday Adaptive Planning
- Analyse financial performance, trends, and variances, delivering actionable insights
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
- Ensure reporting is consistent, transparent, and trusted across the organisation
What’s in it for You?
- Competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
- Reed Pension Scheme
- Award-winning Management & Leadership training
- Professional & Personal Development Fund
- Bi-annual pay reviews
- Opportunity to work with a modern finance tech stack (Workday, Adaptive Planning, Snowflake, Power BI)
- A collaborative environment that values innovation, accountability, and teamwork
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in enhancing finance systems and reporting capabilities, helping to drive better decision-making across the organisation.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will have:
- Experience in financial reporting, FP&A, or management accounting
- Strong experience with Workday Adaptive Planning (or similar systems)
- Experience working with Workday ERP data and structures
- Advanced Excel skills (including modelling and data manipulation)
- Experience building dashboards and reports in Power BI
- Experience working with Snowflake or similar data platforms
- Strong analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to take ownership and deliver high-quality outputs
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present insights clearly
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Knowledge of SQL or data querying tools
- Experience with system integrations and data pipelines
- Involvement in finance transformation or system implementation projects
- Professional qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA), or working towards
Key Competencies
- Acts with integrity and promotes fairness, openness, and honesty
- Takes ownership and accountability for systems, reporting, and deliverables
- Works collaboratively, building strong relationships across teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
- Proactive, with a focus on continuous improvement
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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