Data and Reporting Lead

QinetiQ; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee discount portal

Armed Forces Covenant support

Volunteering opportunities

Job summary

QinetiQ is seeking a Data & Reporting Lead to deliver contractual reporting, performance insights and management information for a major customer programme at the Boscombe Down or Farnborough sites.

You will develop Power BI dashboards, analyse financial and operational data, present outputs to stakeholders, and support risk assessments while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Experience producing management information, performance reporting or customer-facing reports.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret financial and operational data.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large datasets.
• Experience developing dashboards and reports using Power BI.
• Experience communicating complex information clearly to stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to identify anomalies and reporting risks.

Responsibilities

• Producing and delivering monthly, quarterly and annual reports to the customer.
• Monitoring KPI and contract performance against obligations.
• Developing and maintaining Power BI dashboards and MI reporting.
• Analyzing financial and operational data to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities.
• Supporting quantitative cost and schedule risk assessments.
• Presenting reporting outputs and insights to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Data analysis

Reporting

Stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

Large datasets handling

Tools

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Data & Reporting Lead at our MoD Boscombe, or Farnborough site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role

As a Data & Reporting Lead, you will play a critical role in ensuring the successful delivery of contractual reporting, performance insights and management information for a major customer programme.

Day-to-day, you'll analyse financial and operational data, produce customer-facing reports, develop Power BI dashboards and provide meaningful insights that support both QinetiQ and customer decision making. Working closely with internal stakeholders you'll help ensure contract performance is accurately measured, reported and continuously improved.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Producing and delivering monthly, quarterly and annual reports to the customer
• Monitoring KPI and contract performance against agreed obligations
• Developing and maintaining Power BI dashboards and management information reporting
• Analysing financial and operational data to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities
• Supporting quantitative cost and schedule risk assessments
• Presenting reporting outputs and insights to internal and external stakeholders

Essential experience of the Data & Reporting Lead:

• Experience producing management information, performance reporting or customer-facing reports
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial and operational data
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large datasets
• Experience developing dashboards and reports using Power BI
• Experience working with stakeholders to communicate complex information clearly
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify anomalies, errors and reporting risks

Essential qualifications for the Data & Reporting Lead:

• Demonstrable professional experience in data analysis, reporting, management information or financial analysis
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications including Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple priorities

We value difference and we don't have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week based at our Boscombe or Farnborough site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week.

Boscombe Down

MOD Boscombe Down is a unique operational site featuring the longest military runway in the UK. Primarily focusing on providing testing, evaluation and support services for aviation and aerospace systems. Renowned for its extensive flight-testing capabilities the site plays a vital role in the UK’s aviation defence contributing to the development, testing and airworthiness of military aircraft enhancing operational readiness and effectiveness.

Farnborough

At our Farnborough site exciting work takes place at our state-of-the-art facility, with high-energy laser technologies, our 5m pressurised wind tunnel which has a simulation capability that is unique in the UK and our large research and development projects is a real hub of creativity, research and innovation. Join our talented teams of Engineers, IT & Cyber Specialists, Project Managers, Group Functions Teams and many more to provide future defences in the UK.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

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Our Recruitment Process

At QinetiQ we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible and welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a diverse mix of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences drives innovation and leads to better outcomes for our people, customers and communities. We encourage applications from all candidates and are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing [e-mail]. One of our recruitment team will contact you.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Why Join QinetiQ

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community