Description Halliday Marx are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a market-leading media business to appoint a Business Analyst on a permanent basis. This is a rare opportunity to join a highly regarded organisation with an impressive growth story, where you will have real visibility across the business and the chance to influence strategic decision-making. Duties Responsibilities Build and deliver insightful reporting and dashboards across financial, operational, and delivery metrics.
Analyse project performance, utilisation, margin, revenue, and cost drivers to provide actionable commercial insight.
Support forecasting, budgeting, and business planning processes.
Partner with finance and leadership teams to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
Own and enhance reporting and workflows across Xero (accounting) and Kimble (project & resource management).
Identify inefficiencies, design smarter processes, and implement automation where possible.
Act as the bridge between finance, delivery, and tech teams to ensure systems are optimised and fully utilised.
Proactively explore opportunities to embed AI and automation into reporting, forecasting, and business operations.
Build smarter data models, automated workflows, and predictive insights to support faster, better decision-making.
Champion continuous improvement, innovation, and data-led thinking across the organisation.
Communicate complex data clearly and commercially to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Build trusted relationships with senior leaders, project managers, finance teams, and technical specialists.
Translate business needs into practical analytical solutions. Requirements Around 2 years’ experience in a Business Analyst, Commercial Analyst, Finance Analyst, or similar role.
Part qualified in either the ACCA or CIMA
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to convert data into meaningful commercial insight.
Naturally curious, innovative, and motivated by enhancing systems, processes, and performance.
Strong interest in AI, automation, and emerging technologies.
Outstanding communication skills — able to influence, challenge, and collaborate effectively
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