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Data Analyst/Business Intelligence (BI) Specialist

Integrated Care System

North East

On-site

GBP 35,000 - 50,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization is seeking a passionate Data Analyst/Business Intelligence Specialist to enhance data quality across the NHS. In this pivotal role, you will analyze financial and operational data using tools like SQL and Power BI, ensuring data governance and integrity across systems. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape data-informed decision-making in one of the best-performing NHS trusts in the UK.

Benefits

Flexible working
Compressed hours

Qualifications

  • Degree level education in mathematics or statistics preferred.
  • Experience in financial systems, focused on data analysis and reporting.
  • Certifications like Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900) or Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300) are beneficial.

Responsibilities

  • Support data governance by analyzing financial and operational data.
  • Collaborate with teams to maintain data quality and resolve issues.
  • Produce and maintain accurate reports, dashboards, and visualizations.

Skills

Data Analysis
SQL
Power BI
Azure

Education

Degree in Numerate Discipline

Tools

Microsoft Azure
SQL Server
Power BI

Job description

Go back Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Data Analyst/Business Intelligence (BI) Specialist

The closing date is 13 July 2025

Are you passionate about transforming complex data into meaningful insights that shape 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 enhancing data quality, integration, and 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.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

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 ProcessAll 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 7th and 8th of August 2025.

Person Specification
Qualifications
  • Educated to degree level, or equivalent experience, in a numerate discipline.
  • Preferably mathematics or statistics.
  • Certifications such as Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900) or Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300), with a strong willingness to learn and adopt new tools and technologies.
Experience
  • Extensive hands-on experience with financial systems (e.g., budgeting, accounting, and financial management), ideally within healthcare or similar sectors, focusing on data analysis, reporting, and financial data management
  • Advanced knowledge of statistical/numerical techniques, supported by practical experience in utilising tools like SQL, Power BI, and Azure services for complex data analysis, insights generation, and the creation of reports and dashboards for decision-making.
  • Expertise in financial and operational data flows, particularly within the NHS or similar public-sector organisations, ensuring seamless data integration across platforms.
  • Knowledge of NHS Finance Systems performance measures and regulation.
  • Previous NHS information analysis experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northumbria House

Unit7/8, SilverFox Way, Cobalt Business Park

Full-time,Flexible working,Compressed hours

Reference number

319-7293237JN

Job locations

Northumbria House

Unit7/8, SilverFox Way, Cobalt Business Park

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