Principal Data Scientist - Finance

SF Partners
London, United Kingdom
2 weeks ago
£60,000 – £90,000 pa

Salary

£60,000 – £90,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Lead
Education
Degree
Posted
8 Jun 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Benefits

Competitive salary Highly desirable wider benefits package

SF Technology Partners are working with a Private Equity backed property operations business based in London who are looking to appoint a highly skilled Principal Data Scientist, focused on improving, automating and driving efficiency in the existing finance processes, as the business looks to modernise.

You will be given the autonomy to partner with key business stakeholders and be expected to quickly understand the existing processes and procedures in place, before utilising a highly analytical data driven approach to design, plan and execute significant process upgrades across the Finance function in conjunction with the CFO. You will be expected to lean on demonstrable skills in API Integrations, automation scripting & RPA as well as to effectively use Python, SQL & other big data tools to optimize existing processes, ensuring more efficient working practices and resource allocation.

In order to succeed in a role of this nature, you must have a strong Data Science background, however equally critical is to have the right mindset and approach. This role calls for a candidate who demonstrates exceptional forward & sometimes unconventional thinking, they need to have a genuine curiosity around process optimization and how a data background and can work to increase efficiencies in a Finance function. This person must be prepared for a role that will offer incredible autonomy and the chance for exceptional growth, but will come with a expectation of delivering these efficiencies effectively.

In return you will receive a competitive salary, highly desirable wider benefits package, but most importantly, will offer the right candidate an opportunity to drive their career forward immeasurably by offering the opportunity and exposure to deliver meaningful change and process upgrades in a highly regarded Private Equity backed environment

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