Technology Strategy Analyst, Contractor

Paladin Consulting; Marlborough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the United Kingdom seeks a strategic professional to act as a liaison for client needs, educate partners in business intelligence tools, and drive alignment across initiatives. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in business intelligence or related strategic roles. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and knowledge of data analytics to support business operations.

Qualifications

• Proficient in BI tools but not a technical expert.
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.
• Experience with financial services product offerings.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary liaison for client needs.
• Consult on strategic business priorities.
• Educate partners in BI tools and data literacy.

Skills

Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Tableau, and PowerBI

Strong understanding of data and analytics

Strategic thinking

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills

Familiarity with operational domains

Experience in change management

Education

8+ years in business intelligence or related field (with Bachelor's)

10+ years in business intelligence or related field (without Bachelor's)

Tools

Tableau

PowerBI

Job description

Description

• Act as the primary liaison to the organization, representing your clients needs and driving alignment with broader capabilities and initiatives.
• Consult on strategic business priorities to identify solutions that offer the highest value and greatest impact.
• Facilitate collaboration across stakeholders and teams to ensure seamless execution, prioritization, and follow-through of efforts. Monitor progress and outcomes to ensure solutions are delivering value and meeting the needs of stakeholders.
• Educate business partners in BI tools, capabilities, and data literacy concepts to foster a culture of data-driven decision-making.
• Help define, refine, and translate business needs into data questions, metrics, and solutions that align with Operational goals.
• Identify overlapping business needs and opportunities to scale solutions across teams for greater efficiency and impact.
• Serve as a change agent – helping leaders adopt new ways of thinking about and using data through consultative guidance and empathetic support.
• Stay informed about the IT roadmap and upcoming initiatives to proactively guide business partners and manage expectations.
• Maintain clear, concise documentation of needs and decisions.

Skills

• Proficient in tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI); not expected to be a technical expert but comfortable working within a business intelligence ecosystem.
• Strong understanding of how data and analytics support business operations, particularly within underwriting domains.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills and a systems mindset; able to ask the right questions, synthesize insights across lines of business, and guide stakeholders through ambiguity.
• Solid understanding of financial services product offerings, distribution channels, and the competitive landscape, with the ability to translate external trends into internal strategy.
• Familiarity with one or more operational domains (e.g., Pharma, Biotech, or Life Science etc.), with the ability to tailor analytics solutions to the unique needs and workflows of each area.
• Proven ability to communicate the strategic value of data and analytics, and to guide cross-functional stakeholders in developing and adopting data strategies across business units.
• Exposure to business intelligence concepts such as KPIs vs metrics, data governance, or data literacy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust, influence without authority, and communicate complex concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Excellent documentation skills with the ability to clearly capture and communicate business needs, statuses, and outcomes to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple initiatives while maintaining attention to detail and a focus on value.
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and drive alignment across diverse perspectives.
• Experience in supporting change management efforts or influencing adoption of new tools, processes, or cultural shifts.
• Adept at identifying themes, synthesizing information, and drawing meaningful insights from conversations and data.

Education

• 8+ years of experience in business intelligence, internal consulting, relationship management, or strategy-focused role [With Bachelors Degree]
• 10+ years of experience in business intelligence, internal consulting, relationship management, or strategy-focused role [Without Bachelors degree]