Job Description
Our client is a large local government organisation and looking for an experienced Data Analyst to join their team
This is initially a 3 month contract which may be extended for the right candidate
You will
Deliver data-driven insight, procurement analysis, and benchmarking to support efficiency and improvement programmes within the business. The role identifies savings opportunities, improves value for money, and enables evidence-based decision-making across services.
Accountabilities
* Identify and quantify efficiency and savings opportunities alongside team members
* Support procurement activity to achieve best value outcomes e,g softmarket testing
* Deliver benchmarking to compare cost, performance, and productivity across similar Councils
* Provide accurate reporting and tracking of savings and performance
Key Responsibilities
* Analyse financial, operational, and demand data to identify cost drivers and inefficiencies
* Develop clear dashboards and reports (e.g. Excel, Power BI) to support decision-making
* Conduct spend analysis to identify procurement savings (aggregation, renegotiation, sourcing)
* Support procurement processes including data analysis, option appraisal, and bid evaluation
* Lead benchmarking activity (internal/external) to highlight improvement opportunities
* Translate complex data into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders
* Support business cases, forecasting, and scenario modelling
Skills & Experience
* Strong data analysis and interpretation skills
* Advanced Excel; experience with Power BI or similar tools
* Understanding of procurement and commercial principles
* Experience in benchmarking and performance analysis
* Knowledge of financial data and cost drivers
* Ability to communicate insights clearly and concisely
Success Measures
* Delivery of appropriate insights that lead to measurable savings
* Improved value for money through procurement support
* Effective use of benchmarking to drive service improvement
* Accuracy and reliability of data, reporting, and dashboards
* Stakeholder confidence in analysis and outputs
Outputs
* Dashboards and performance reports
* Spend and procurement analysis
* Benchmarking insights and comparisons
* Savings tracking and variance reports
* Analytical input to business cases
PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS INSIDE SCOPE OF IR35
HYBRID WORKING AVAILABLE