Data Analyst (Junior Level) Your new company My client requires a data analyst with 2 years experience to support workforce planning, financial insight, and organisational reporting, working closely with senior stakeholders across finance and operational teams.The ideal candidate is technically strong, commercially minded, and a clear communicator who can confidently explain both what the data shows and how it was produced. Your new role Develop, maintain, and enhance workforce planning, budgeting, and forecasting models Build and manage robust P&L and financial reporting templates Analyse large and complex datasets to support strategic and operational decision-making Design clear, intuitive Excel-based dashboards and reporting tools Leverage Power Query and Power Pivot to automate, transform, and optimise data workflows Partner with stakeholders to clarify requirements and deliver insights in a concise, practical format Clearly articulate analytical processes, assumptions, and outcomes to both technical and non-technical audiences Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of reported data What you'll need to succeed Technical Skills Advanced proficiency in Excel, including: Power Query (data extraction, transformation, and automation) Power Pivot (data modelling, DAX, and performance optimisation) Strong capability working with large datasets Experience building reusable forecasting, budgeting, and scenario-planning templates Domain Expertise Workforce planning and workforce analytics P&L management and financial reporting Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis Experience supporting decision-making within complex organisations Soft Skills & Personal Attributes Calm, confident, and "savvy" approach to problem-solving Highly articulate, able to clearly explain methodology, insights, and recommendations Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams Organised, methodical, and detail-oriented Pragmatic and solutions-focused with strong commercial awareness Experience Proven track record working in large or complex organisations Demonstrated experience delivering high-quality insights under time constraints Ability to quickly understand new business contexts, systems, and datasets What you'll get in return A 6-month contract within a complex and interesting organisation Competitive day rate Opportunity to work on meaningful, business-critical data and reporting initiatives Flexible hybrid working arrangements What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. 2992473
