Financial Performance & Systems Analyst

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