Job Description

Data Analyst and Reporting-Finance & Supply Chain

Wafer Enterprises Ltd

Name of position: Data Analyst-Finance & Supply Chain

Department: IT

Reporting to Chief Operations Officer

Starting Salary 32,000

Position Type Full time

Place Wafer Enterprises Ltd, BT48 8SE

About Us:

Wafer Enterprises Ltd

is a well-established, family?run business founded in 1989 and headquartered at Skeoge Food Park, Londonderry, Northern Ireland Over the past three decades, the company has grown into one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of ice-cream cones, wafers, and premium gelato ingredients across the UK and Ireland

Wafer Enterprises Ltd aims to create a professional, courteous, and friendly environment for all its employees, suppliers and customers.

Operating with a strong

data-driven ethos

, Wafer is committed to improving operational efficiency, enhancing product service delivery, and supporting growth through modern systems and collaborative teamwork. The company culture emphasises accuracy, initiative, and continuous development, making Wafer Enterprises an excellent place to further your career in data analytics and finance.

About the role:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented

Data Analyst with a finance and supply focus

to join our team. This role will support strategic decision-making through the analysis of financial and operational data and will be integral to improving our internal reporting and planning processes.

A.CRITERIA

Essential Criteria

Degree or equivalent experience in Finance, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Economics, or related field. Hands-on experience in finance-focused data analysis roles. Competent in SQL. Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas, etc.). Experience with Power BI, Tableau, Qlik or similar visualisation platforms. Understanding of financial statements, ledgers, and accounting cycles. Ability to manage multiple tasks independently & meet deadlines. Excellent written & verbal communication. Familiarity with Sage, SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems is desirable.
Familiar with Supply Chain principles

Valid Driving license

Desirable Criteria

Post Graduate qualification in Data Analytics

Experience working in an FMCG Environment

Experience in managing ERP and Supply chain software including Stock control

Essential Skills

Data Analytics qualification/experience Excellent team skills
Business Intelligence and Reporting -Power BI, Qlik, Sage

Motivation, enthusiasm and common sense Root Cause Analysis and Problem Solving Communication skills, development of close working relationships with key personnel including customers and suppliers

Desirable Skills

Reporting, Forecasting and Planning tactically and strategically

IT and Data Management - Report building and writing

Public speaking and presentation skills.

Management skills

C.RESPONSIBILITY

Key duties will include:

Build & maintain financial and supply dashboards using Power BI or equivalent. Collaborate with finance and supply chain teams to automate & improve reporting. Design & manage ETL processes pulling data from a database. Perform financial and supply chain analysis, trend identification & variance reporting. Deliver insights that influence budgeting, forecasting, & margin optimisation. Develop forecasting/predictive modelling. Maintaining Costing Integrity. Develop automated Profit and Loss and Supply Chain efficiency. Present data insights clearly to finance & non-finance stakeholders. Support audit preparations, compliance reporting & stock performance reviews.
No list is exhaustive, and additional duties may be ascribed as appropriate.

Work Remotely

Yes - Hybrid

Work Location:

In person and off site-Hybrid

Job Type

: Full-time

Schedule:

Monday to Thursday - 9am to 5pm

Friday 9am-3pm

Minimal weekend requirement (exceptional situations)

Benefits:

Competitive rates of pay

Job security

On site parking

Paid day off for birthday

Extra holidays for longevity of continuous service

Personal Development and Extensive Training

Study Support for related professional certifications

Fast moving dynamic environment

Market leading products

Career progression opportunities

Profit Share Scheme (Annual Performance Bonus) if annual targets are exceeded.

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electrical car charging on site at concessional rate

Wednesday Free Bun Day

Friday early closure for personal well being

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 31,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Cycle to work scheme Free parking On-site parking Profit sharing UK visa sponsorship Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in londonderry BT488SE

Application deadline: 15/08/2025
Reference ID: DA001-2025
Expected start date: 17/08/2025