Data Analyst

University of Auckland; Auckland; On-site; NZD 93,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

Employer 6.75% superannuation

Eye-testing and glasses subsidies

Health insurance discounts

Gym memberships

Job summary

UniServices Finance at the University of Auckland seeks a Data Analyst to enable data-driven decision making across finance and strategy. You will develop dashboards, deliver regular reports, and provide commercial intelligence to support leadership.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years in business/financial analysis, advanced Excel, and experience with BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau. Hybrid work with attractive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 3+ years’ experience in business or financial analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial reporting systems.
• Familiarity with data visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain key business performance metrics and dashboards.
• Prepare regular and ad hoc reports for senior leadership.
• Analyse financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Automate reporting processes to improve efficiency.
• Gather and document business requirements for reporting and process improvements.
• Provide market intelligence and benchmarking data for strategic initiatives.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Economics/Statistics/Data Analytics or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Job description

• UoA Department Name: UniServices Finance

Company Description

Uniservices | Waipapa Taumata Rau| The University of Auckland

UniServices is the University of Auckland’s research commercialisation and growth team. We sit at the intersection of research, innovation, and industry, with a mission to grow and commercialise the University’s vast footprint of research expertise.

Job Description

As Data Analyst, you will enable data-driven decision-making and support strategic initiatives across UniServices. This role combines analytical expertise with business insight to deliver accurate reporting, actionable insights, and process improvements. You’ll work closely with the Finance Lead and Senior Leadership Team to provide financial analysis and commercial intelligence that informs strategic decisions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining key business performance metrics and dashboards.
• Preparing regular and ad hoc reports for the Senior Leadership Team.
• Analysing financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Designing and maintaining interactive dashboards using BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Automating reporting processes to improve efficiency.
• Gathering and documenting business requirements for reporting and process improvements.
• Conducting process analysis and recommending optimised workflows.
• Providing market intelligence and benchmarking data for strategic initiatives.
• Supporting project planning, UAT, and change management activities.
• Preparing concise, high-quality data summaries and presentations for governance reporting.

For more information, please see Position Description

This is a Permanent, full-time role (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday) with a salary range of $93,000-$103,000 per annum plus Incentives and benefits, depending on experience.

You are a detail-oriented and analytical professional who can turn complex data into meaningful insights. You thrive in a collaborative environment and have strong communication skills to engage effectively with stakeholders.

What you’ll bring:

• A bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• At least 3 years’ experience in business analysis, financial analysis, or a similar role.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial reporting systems.
• Familiarity with data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is advantageous.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage stakeholder relationships effectively.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing and professional growth.

• You’ll enjoy five weeks of annual leave and up to 6.75% employer contribution to our superannuation scheme.
• We provide eye-testing and glasses subsidies, along with access to discounts on health insurance and gym memberships.

Long-service recognition is part of our culture, and we’re proud to offer a supportive, culturally diverse workplace with a blended approach to office and home-based work. Flexible working arrangements are available, and we’re committed to your ongoing professional development so you can thrive in your role and beyond.

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