Remote Data Analyst — Workforce & Policy Analytics

Harnham; Hawton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Harnham is seeking a Data Analyst for a largely remote role with one day per month in Leeds. You will shape evidence-based decisions at the intersection of analytics and policy, delivering complex workforce and financial insights and presenting findings to senior stakeholders.

You will build and maintain Excel-based models, perform scenario analysis, and translate business questions into analytical specifications while collaborating with policy teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel skills with ability to build complex models from scratch.
• Experience using formulas, Pivot Tables, charts, VBA, and macros.
• Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving capability.
• Experience modelling complex business, workforce, or financial scenarios.
• The ability to work with large datasets and extract meaningful insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience presenting technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• A STEM degree in mathematics, statistics, economics, or related discipline.
• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver workforce, pay, and reward analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Build and maintain complex Excel-based models to forecast workforce and financial outcomes.
• Develop cost modelling for pay proposals, policy changes, and workforce initiatives.
• Create scenario analysis and long-term forecasts incorporating variables such as workforce growth, attrition, and inflation.
• Analyse large and complex datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Translate business and policy questions into analytical specifications and modelling frameworks.
• Produce clear reports and recommendations for non-technical audiences.
• Present findings and analytical insights to senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with policy teams and external stakeholders to support evidence-based decisions.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of analytical methodologies and best practices.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Pivot Tables

VBA

Macros

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Communication

Independent working

Education

STEM degree (Maths/Statistics/Economics or related)

Tools

Excel modelling

Job description

Harnham is seeking a Data Analyst for a largely remote role with one day per month in Leeds. You will shape evidence-based decisions at the intersection of analytics and policy, delivering complex workforce and financial insights and presenting findings to senior stakeholders.

You will build and maintain Excel-based models, perform scenario analysis, and translate business questions into analytical specifications while collaborating with policy teams and external partners.