Performance & Insights Analyst - Portfolio Management

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking two Performance & Insights Analysts to join their Portfolio Management team in Edinburgh. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to Scotland's water management by providing insights and reports that drive performance. You will focus on data visualization with Power BI or take on a more technical role involving SQL and DAX. The company promotes a healthy work-life balance with generous holiday, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive environment. If you are passionate about data and continuous improvement, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

38 days of holiday

Flexible working

Family-friendly policies

Pension

Life assurance

Annual bonus

Rewards programs

Qualifications

• Proficiency in data visualization and reporting tools.
• Ability to simplify complex analyses for stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Measure delivery teams against targets for time, cost, and carbon intensity.
• Produce reports and support stakeholders including Project Managers.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Root cause analysis

Time management

Data visualization

Tools

Power BI

SQL

DAX

MS Office

Job description

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Performance & Insights Analyst - Portfolio Management, Edinburgh

Client: Scottish Water

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: bff62ef84221

Job Views: 7

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Together we are Trusted to Serve Scotland.

How’s this for job satisfaction? At Scottish Water we look after Scotland’s most precious natural resource. From source to tap, we’re guarding Scotland’s reputation for refreshingly pure water, and caring for our environment at the same time.

We’re looking for 2 Analysts to join our Portfolio Management Performance & Insights team, either in the Performance or Reporting team.

What you’ll do

• Provide visibility of the Capital Programme, measuring the delivery teams against targets for time, cost, and carbon intensity.
• Produce reports and support stakeholders, including Project Managers, Directors, and Scottish Water directorates.
• If in Performance Team: focus on data visualisation, creating Power BI reports for presentations.
• If in Reporting Team: play a more technical role, requiring knowledge of databases, Power BI, SQL, and DAX.
• Support regulatory and external work, producing board reports and liaising with WICS, requiring attention to detail and accuracy.

What you’ll need

• Effective communication skills (visual, verbal, written).
• Ability to simplify complex analysis and add value to reports and presentations.
• Passion for root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Strong time management and prioritisation skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications and Power BI; knowledge of SQL/DAX is beneficial.

Looking out for you

We support work-life balance with 38 days of holiday, flexible working, family-friendly policies, pension, life assurance, annual bonus, and rewards programs.

The not-so-small print

• Role: Grade 6, starting salary £33,560, up to £44,140.
• Moving to a 35-hour week from November 2024.
• Mainly remote work, occasional travel to office.
• Application deadline: midnight on 14th October; interviews in w/c 21st October.

Additional info about screening, application process, and inclusivity policies are included to encourage diverse applicants and support for those with disabilities or life challenges.