Data Analyst

Reed Technology; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed Technology recruits an experienced Data Analyst for a 10-month contract in Solihull, offering hybrid working. The role focuses on data analysis, MI reporting, and performance insights to support operational decisions.

You will transform complex data into actionable insights, develop reports and dashboards, and support continuous improvement and data quality across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Data Analyst or BI/MI role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel and data manipulation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Producing regular and ad-hoc management information and performance reports
• Extracting, cleansing, validating, and analysing data from multiple sources
• Developing dashboards and data visualisations to communicate key insights
• Identifying trends, patterns, and opportunities through detailed analysis
• Supporting performance monitoring and reporting frameworks
• Ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and quality across reporting outputs
• Contributing to process improvements and reporting automation initiatives
• Presenting insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Supporting benchmarking and performance reporting activities

Skills

Data analysis

Reporting

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Excel

Job description

Data Analyst
10-Month Contract
Solihull Hybrid Working
18/hour PAYE 23/hour Umbrella

REED Technology are recruiting for an experienced Data Analyst to join a well-established organisation on a 10-month contract basis.

This role offers the opportunity to work within a business intelligence and reporting function, supporting stakeholders across the organisation through the delivery of high-quality data analysis, management information, and performance reporting.

As a Data Analyst, you will be responsible for transforming complex data into meaningful insights that support operational and strategic decision-making. Working with a variety of stakeholders, you'll develop reports, dashboards, and analysis that help drive continuous improvement and enhance service delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Producing regular and ad-hoc management information and performance reports
• Extracting, cleansing, validating, and analysing data from multiple sources
• Developing dashboards and data visualisations to communicate key insights
• Identifying trends, patterns, and opportunities through detailed analysis
• Supporting performance monitoring and reporting frameworks
• Ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and quality across reporting outputs
• Contributing to process improvements and reporting automation initiatives
• Presenting insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Supporting benchmarking and performance reporting activities

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience within a Data Analyst, MI Analyst, Reporting Analyst, or Business Intelligence role
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience extracting, manipulating, and presenting data
• The ability to create clear reports, dashboards, and visualisations
• Excellent attention to detail and data quality focus
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex information clearly

Desirable Skills

• Power BI (including Power Query, DAX, data modelling, and report development)
• SQL
• Experience working within public sector, housing, customer services, or similarly regulated environments
• Knowledge of performance reporting and KPI analysis

If you're a detail-oriented analyst who enjoys transforming data into actionable insights, we'd love to hear from you.