Data Analyst

North Scout; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data consultancy is seeking a Data Analyst for a remote, outside IR35 contract to support a finance reporting migration program. The role involves analyzing legacy reports and validating data while working closely with stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have strong SQL and advanced Excel skills, and experience in data migration and reporting transformation. This hands-on role requires problem-solving abilities and the capability to manage workload in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Strong SQL

Advanced Excel

Data migration experience

Reporting transformation

Problem-solving mindset

Data profiling and validation

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Excel

Job description

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.