Data Analyst/Business Intelligence (BI) Specialist

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Data Analyst/BI Specialist to enhance data quality and drive informed decision-making. This role involves analyzing financial data, collaborating with various teams, and utilizing tools like SQL and Power BI. The ideal candidate will support a data-driven culture by producing actionable insights and promoting data integrity across systems. Join an organization that values innovation and staff experience.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Focus on staff experience

Qualifications

• Experience in data analysis in a finance or operational context.
• Proficiency in SQL and data visualization tools.
• Understanding of data governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Analyse financial and operational data to support decision-making.
• Maintain data quality and integrity across systems.
• Produce clear reports, dashboards, and visualisations.

Skills

SQL

Power BI

Data analysis

Data governance

Collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Data visualization tools

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Northumbria Healthcare - NHCT Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

Are you passionate about transforming complex data into meaningful insights that drive strategic decisions? We are looking for a Data Analyst/BI Specialist to join our Finance Data Governance and Management Team - a pivotal role focused on improving data quality, strengthening integration, and enabling informed decision-making across the organisation.

In this role, you will conduct in-depth analysis of financial and operational data to identify trends, support performance monitoring, and drive improvement initiatives. You will work with tools such as SQL, Power BI, and Microsoft Azure cloud services to build dashboards and reports, analyse data flows, and help diagnose and resolve data quality issues across interconnected systems.

You will also play a key role in ensuring data governance standards are met, collaborating with teams across Finance, IT, HR, and Digital to promote data integrity and seamless integration. If you’re motivated by curiosity, collaboration, and the opportunity to have real impact, this is your chance to help shape data-informed decision-making across the organisation.

Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy once the required number of suitable applications has been received.

Responsibilities

• Support the Data Governance and Management Team by analysing financial and operational data to assist in performance monitoring, compliance, and informed decision-making.
• Contribute to maintaining data quality and integrity by identifying and helping to resolve data issues across systems and teams.
• Assist in the development and application of data governance frameworks to ensure adherence to organisational and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with Finance, HR, Digital, and IT teams, as well as external partners, to support seamless data integration and system interoperability.
• Produce and maintain clear, accurate reports, dashboards, and visualisations that meet the needs of stakeholders.
• Promote a collaborative and inclusive working environment by sharing knowledge and supporting team learning and continuous improvement.

We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Leading in innovation and quality – opening a state of the art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England? Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients? You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep. Sound too good to be true? Well it isn’t, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare, this is the Northumbria Way! Please read ‘applicant guidance notes’ before submitting your application.

Role specifics

The Data Analyst in the Data Governance and Management team in Finance will:

• Implement and support data governance frameworks to maintain accuracy, integrity, and security of financial data systems.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Finance, IT, Digital) and external vendors to ensure effective integration and interoperability of financial data systems.
• Analyse financial and operational data using tools such as SQL and Power BI to generate actionable insights for decision-making and performance monitoring.
• Utilise data platforms to extract, analyse, and visualise data, producing reports, dashboards, and presentations for business users.
• Investigate and resolve data-related issues within the scope of the Data Governance and Management Team, applying appropriate tools like SQL, Power BI, Azure, or other relevant technologies for thorough analysis.

Assessment and Interview Process

All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete an onsite technical assessment before the interview, on the same day. It is envisaged that this will take place on the 9th and 10th of October 2025.

This advert closes on Wednesday 17 Sep 2025