Data Analyst – Finance Data & Reporting Migration
Outside IR35 (£380-480 per day) | 6-month contract | Fully Remote (UK) | Immediate start
North Scout is seeking a Data Analyst to support a major finance reporting migration programme. This hands-on role focuses on analysing legacy reports, validating data, and enabling reporting teams to rebuild outputs in Power BI.
Responsibilities
* Analyse and reverse-engineer legacy finance reports to uncover business rules
* Profile and validate data for accuracy and completeness
* Conduct source-to-target mapping and document data flows
* Extract and interrogate data using SQL, Excel, and internal systems
* Work with BAs, Engineers, Testing, and Power BI teams to deliver usable outputs
* Support creation of data dictionaries, specs, and process improvements
Skills & Experience
Essential:
* Strong SQL and advanced Excel skills
* Experience in data migration, reporting transformation, or data platforms
* Able to reverse-engineer reports and document logic clearly
* Autonomous, delivery-focused, and confident liaising with stakeholders
Desirable:
* Power BI experience
* Finance reporting knowledge
* Experience working alongside BAs or in hybrid BA/DA roles
You’ll need: curiosity, problem-solving mindset, and ability to manage your workload in a fast-paced environment.
This is a fully remote, outside IR35 contract for an experienced Data Analyst who enjoys turning legacy reporting into robust, actionable outputs.