Power BI Specialist (Finance Literate)

London / Hybrid

Contract (Outside IR35)

LW1017

We are currently seeking a skilled Power BI Specialist with a strong finance background to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience working closely with CFOs and a deep understanding of financial data analysis. While finance qualifications are not mandatory, experience working in a private equity backed business is required. Sector experience is not required.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the CFO to gather data requirements and develop tailored financial data solutions.
• Extract and transform financial data from various sources, utilizing SQL and Excel.
• Utilize the ETL process to ensure accurate and reliable financial data.
• Develop insightful financial dashboards and reports in Power BI for analysis and decision-making.
• Provide ongoing support and maintenance for existing financial data solutions.
• Liaise with stakeholders to understand their reporting needs and deliver solutions that meet their requirements.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in data analytics and visualization, with a focus on finance.
• Expertise in utilizing Power BI for financial data analysis and visualization.
• Strong understanding of financial concepts and financial reporting.
• Experience working in a private equity backed business.
• Solid skills in SQL and Excel for data extraction and transformation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities, particularly with CFOs.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Finance Literate Power BI Specialist to make a significant impact in a Private Equity backed business. If you possess the required experience and have a passion for leveraging data to drive financial insights, we encourage you to apply.

Job Title: Information Security Officer

Contract: Interim (with a potential perm role over) Must be available to start before the 23^rd of June  

Location: United Kingdom

LW48537

Company Overview: I am working with a Private Equity backed intelligence company based in the UK. Their mission is to provide valuable insights and data-driven solutions to help businesses make informed decisions. As they continue to grow and expand, they are seeking an experienced Information Security Officer to join the Legal & Risk team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in information security, a solid understanding of the GDPR, and the ability to support the legal team with their expertise.

Job Description: The Information Security Officer will be responsible for leading and driving the implementation and execution of IT security measures, certifications, and audits within our organization. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to establish appropriate standards and associated risk controls, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our data assets. Additionally, you will contribute to the development and implementation of information security policies, concepts, and standards, while supervising IT security incidents and investigations.

As part of your role, you will collaborate with the Data Protection Officer to implement privacy procedures and policies. Furthermore, your legal background will be valuable in supporting the broader legal team with reviewing and negotiating Data Protection Agreements and providing commercial expertise in information security-related contracts and proposals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and drive the implementation and execution of IT security measures, certifications, and audits.
• Establish appropriate standards and associated risk controls to protect data assets.
• Create, review, and approve updates and implementation of information security policies, concepts, and standards.
• Supervise IT security incidents and investigations.
• Initiate and monitor regular training of relevant personnel on IT security.
• Provide commercial expertise by revising and drafting information security-related clauses in contracts and RFPs.
• Support Sales and Front Office Operations with information security questionnaires, contracts, tenders, RFPs, and SLAs.
• Contribute to building an in-house information security knowledge base to support commercial and legal processes.
• Work collaboratively in a team composed of information security, legal, privacy, and risk management experts.

Requirements:

• Hold a Master's degree or equivalent in IT, with specialization in IT Security and proven experience in the field, preferably as a consultant.
• Possess knowledge of international information security standards.
• Familiarity with information security risk management, such as ISO 27005.
• General understanding of privacy principles, with specific knowledge of GDPR.
• Fluent English speaker, with proficiency in a second language considered a plus.
• Creative, self-motivated, and proactive, with a problem-solving mindset and ability to take ownership of tasks.
• Strategic thinker with excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Ability to assess risk and recommend solutions that balance business and risk perspectives while meeting strict deadlines.
• Flexible and eager to work on a broad range of activities combining information security with legal matters.

Join the dynamic team and contribute to the continued success of our company by ensuring the security and privacy of our valuable data assets.

Apply today to be considered for the position of Information Security Officer.