Junior Data Analyst

Interaction Recruitment Group; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment Group is recruiting a Junior Data Analyst for an ongoing temporary-to-permanent position in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. The role is site-based at their modern offices and offers an hourly PAYE rate of £13.00–£13.55.

You will support the collection, analysis and presentation of data from multiple systems to drive business performance and efficiency. Opportunities exist to implement automation using Microsoft Power Platform tools and explore AI-driven solutions.

Qualifications

• Ideally experience in data analysis, reporting or BI roles.
• Intermediate Excel skills with the ability to create basic formulas.
• Interest in automation, AI technologies and process improvement.
• Strong communication skills to present data-driven recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Produce daily, weekly and monthly management reports and dashboards.
• Analyze operational, financial and performance data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Develop automated reporting and data collection processes.
• Create and maintain BI reports and visualisations.
• Support audits and asset management activities.
• Improve data quality, reporting standards and processes.
• Research and implement new automation and AI-driven solutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Data reporting

Communication skills

Independent working

Tools

Power Automate

Power Query

Power Apps

SharePoint

Job description

Junior Data Analyst

Ongoing Temporary-to-Permanent Opportunity

Hourly rate: £13.00 - £13.55 per hour PAYE

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing organisation seeking a Junior Data Analyst to join their operations team on an ongoing temporary basis with a view to becoming permanent. This is a site-based opportunity based from their modern offices in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire

This is an excellent opportunity for a data-driven candidate who enjoys turning complex information into meaningful business insights while supporting automation and process improvements.

Working closely with operational and leadership teams, you will be responsible for supporting the collection, analysis and presention data from multiple systems to support business performance, efficiency improvements and strategic growth initiatives. You will also have the opportunity to identify and implement automation solutions using Microsoft Power Platform tools and emerging AI technologies.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting in the producing of daily, weekly and monthly management reports and dashboards.
• Assisting with the analysis of operational, financial and performance data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Developing automated reporting and data collection processes.
• Creating and maintaining business intelligence reports and visualisations.
• Supporting audits and asset management activities.
• Improving data quality, reporting standards and operational processes.
• Researching and implementing new automation and AI-driven solutions.

We are particularly interested in candidates with strong analytical capabilities and a passion for continuous improvement.

This role requires a proficient Excel user with the ability to understand, create and manipulate data in a table format, create basic formulas and support development of reporting solutions that provide clear and actionable insights to stakeholders. Candidates must be confident using Excel as a core analytical tool on a daily basis.

You will ideally have:

• Ideally experience within a data analysis, reporting or business intelligence role.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform tools, including Power Automate, Power Query, Power Apps and SharePoint would be advantageous
• An interest in automation, AI technologies and process improvement.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present data-driven recommendations to stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach and the ability to work independently.

What's on Offer?

• Ongoing temporary assignment with a realistic opportunity to secure a permanent position.
• The chance to shape and improve reporting and automation processes.
• Exposure to modern Microsoft technologies, automation tools and AI initiatives.
• A collaborative environment where your ideas and analytical expertise will be valued.

If you are looking for your first job within a data related environment, or returning to work after a break and you have Intermediate Excel skills and are looking for a long-term opportunity with genuine career prospects, we would be delighted to hear from you.