Data Analyst

Data Analyst

Sector: Local Government Rate: £400-£450 per day Inside IR35

Role Type: Interim

Location: Midlands (Hybrid Working)

We are currently working with a local authority in the Midlands to recruit an interim Data Analyst. This interim assignment offers the chance to make a real impact by contributing to financial and strategic improvements, data analysis, and business monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on corporate data analytics, including the development of a new database.
• Collate and interpret financial and commercial data across multiple areas.
• Support effective business monitoring, capital project tracking, and commercial planning.
• Design and implement improvements to reporting systems and processes.
• Produce and present insightful performance analysis for senior stakeholders.
• Ensure the accurate and timely collection of complex data.
• Promote commercial awareness and support colleagues through training and guidance.
• Lead and contribute to projects aimed at validating results and standardising data.
• Provide data-driven insights to inform strategic planning and decision-making.

Essential Experience

• Demonstrable experience in data analysis within local government or a large public sector setting is essential.
• Advanced Excel and data handling skills, with the ability to manage and interpret complex datasets.
• Confident communicator with the ability to present findings clearly to a range of audiences.
• Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Discreet and professional when handling confidential information.
• Proficient in producing data summaries, reports, dashboards, and visual presentations.