Finance Data Analyst (6-Month Contract) | SQL & Tableau

The Guardian; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave (pro rata)

Pension scheme generous

Volunteering days

Payroll giving

Season ticket loans

Life cover

Income protection

Eye tests

Dental insurance

Parental leave policies

Job summary

The Guardian is seeking a Data Analyst to join the Finance team on a 6-month fixed term contract or staff secondment. You will support data-driven decision making with robust analysis and clear communication, embedded in the Financial team to shape insights across the business.

This role offers a hybrid work pattern with office days in Kings Cross and opportunities to grow analytical skills within a diverse, inclusive newsroom.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with SQL and large datasets in professional or academic settings.
• Experience delivering analysis to support decision-making.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (Tableau, Looker).
• Understanding of applying data to business or editorial objectives.
• Ability to analyse unstructured data and interest in forensic details.
• Experience with data mapping, data migration and data testing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to high-quality, stakeholder-relevant analysis.
• Maintain analytical rigour while engaging in insight communication and peer learning.
• Develop strong working relationships with peers and stakeholders across functions.
• Use SQL and visualization tools to uncover patterns and generate insights.
• Assist onboarding and collaborate on larger projects with more experienced colleagues.
• Apply data analytics for system testing.
• Demonstrate curiosity about the Guardian’s journalism, business model, and industry context.
• Ensure work complies with data privacy policy and data security.

Skills

SQL

Data analysis

Data visualization

Tableau

Looker

Data mapping

Data migration

Data testing

Stakeholder comms

Tools

Tableau

Looker

Job description

The Guardian is seeking a Data Analyst to join the Finance team on a 6-month fixed term contract or staff secondment. You will support data-driven decision making with robust analysis and clear communication, embedded in the Financial team to shape insights across the business.

This role offers a hybrid work pattern with office days in Kings Cross and opportunities to grow analytical skills within a diverse, inclusive newsroom.