Data Analyst

Proxima; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Proxima is seeking an enthusiastic analytics professional to support our practice. You will analyse spend data, assist with bids, build data visualisations and help clients identify cost-saving opportunities.

This role is hands-on, not a passive learning position; you will work with client stakeholders in a hybrid environment, travel as needed, and grow quickly within a global firm.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of Excel, modelling and AI.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to visualise data.
• Flexible, able to adapt and learn.

Responsibilities

• Support the analysis of commercial bids as part of procurement tender processes.
• Analyse spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Create data visualisation tools to support clients and automate processes.
• Collate supplier responses using scenario-based tools and scorecards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and present findings.
• Travel and hybrid work as needed to support client delivery.

Skills

Excel

Modelling

AI

Analytical thinking

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

The opportunity

We are experiencing growth across all categories, but specifically within Advanced Analytics. This would be an exciting time to join a team of exceptional people driven to influencing and shaping Analytics outcomes for our clients.

This is not a passive learning role. At Proxima, we are practitioner-consultants. You will build experience quickly, take responsibility early, and work alongside clients to deliver real, measurable change.

What you’ll do

• Support the analysis of commercial bids as part of a procurement tender process
• Analyse spend data
• Utilise client data to identify cost-saving and optimisation opportunities
• Assist consultants in identifying cost-saving and optimisation opportunities in procurement
• Collate supplier responses through scenario-based tools and scorecards for consultants to compare cost-savings available
• Create data visualisation tools to support clients, automate and solve business problems and processes
• Other pertinent data activities, such as data collation, creation of data visualisation for PowerPoint decks, and optimisation of files

Engage and collaborate with stakeholders

• Work with client stakeholders to gather requirements and align objectives.
• Communicate findings clearly and professionally with team members and clients.
• Support workshops, working sessions, and day-to-day client interactions.

Work in a global, flexible model

• Operate in a hybrid environment, balancing client, home, and office-based work
• Travel as required to support client delivery and team collaboration.

What you bring

Experience and skills

• Must have a minimum of 6 months experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of Excel , Modelling and AI
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Creative flair and ability to visualise data
• Work well under pressure and manage ambiguous requirements
• Skilled at organisation and managing several tasks at once
• Willingness to take constructive feedback and learn
• Adaptable to changing business demands
• Accountable and take pride in their output

Consulting mindset

• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• A proactive, ownership-oriented approach to your work.
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment.

Flexibility and growth orientation

• Willingness to travel as required.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a strong desire to learn and develop.
• Motivation to build a long-term consulting career in a growing global firm.