Data Analyst (Fixed Term)

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We are looking for an experienced Data Analyst to join Process Development, Agility and Control team to help us monitor and improve finance processes across the Finance Division and wider University. They will achieve this through provision of BI tools, performance indicators and data analysis. If you are data curious, excited about exploring data and tools, and motivated by having an impact on the University's efficient running, we want to hear from you.

What we offer

• A variety of challenging work in the team that looks to drive change by improving and automating processes, while ensuring the right monitoring and controls are in place.
• Excellent training and development opportunities, we support continuous self-learning and upskilling.
• Access to leading self-service technologies for data preparation, analysis and visualisation.

Role responsibilities

The role sits within Financial Operations, which is part of the Finance Division of the University's Professional Services arm, the Unified Administrative Service (UAS).

You will focus on the development of business information in support of financial operations and the reporting requirements of the Finance Systems Replacement project (FSR) and other change projects. FSR is a project set up to replace our finance systems with modern systems to help streamline processes, empower users, and reduce inefficiency.

Your skills

• You have experience in exploring and understanding available data to deliver business information and analytics services in a complex organisation.
• You have working knowledge of best practices in data manipulation and transformation, and experience in the use of tools such as Power BI/Alteryx/Tableau.
• You are curious and analytical, and can distinguish between data presentations which assist the reader and those that do not.
• You have good attention to detail whilst able to maintain a view of the bigger picture.
• You have strong decision-making skills, ability to assign priorities to actions and tasks, and proficiency in choosing between two or more alternative courses of action.
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as presentation skills.
• You had good time management skills, are able to work under pressure and to switch between multiple tasks.

Benefits

The University offers an excellent benefit package including:

• 41 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Defined benefits pension schemes
• Flexible working options 
• Career development opportunities
• Support for health & mental wellbeing

Location

The University is supportive of hybrid working, where some work is undertaken on University premises and some in a remote working environment. The aim of our approach is to enable as many staff as possible to work in a hybrid way if they wish and where their role allows. This arrangement is subject to change and will not form a part of the contractual terms of the role. 

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check, a health assessment and a security check.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click 'Apply' above.  

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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