Data Analyst

Cross Country Rentals; Masterton District; Remote; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

NZ owned company

EV technology leadership

Masterton office

Job summary

Cross Country Rentals is seeking a Data Analyst to turn data into practical insights across Fleet, Workshop and Finance teams in NZ. You will support reporting, dashboards and commercial analysis, helping the business make informed decisions.

Ideal candidates have a tertiary qualification in accounting, commerce or data, solid Excel skills, and experience with Power BI. Recently graduated or early-career analysts are welcome to apply, with growth opportunities in a growing NZ-owned transport

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in accounting, commerce, data or a related discipline.
• Solid Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, PivotTables and large datasets.
• Some experience with Power BI or a similar reporting tool.

Responsibilities

• Collecting, cleansing, validating and maintaining data from multiple systems.
• Preparing regular and ad hoc reports, reconciliations and supporting analysis.
• Helping to develop and enhance Fleet and Workshop KPI reporting.
• Assisting with Power BI reports, dashboards and reporting datasets.
• Analysing performance trends, exceptions and key measures.
• Supporting fleet project reporting, implementation and ongoing performance monitoring.
• Investigating discrepancies between source data, systems and reports.
• Assisting with tender preparation, pricing scenarios and detailed cost analysis.
• Supporting monthly reporting, variance analysis, budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Maintaining clear documentation of reporting processes, calculations and assumptions.

Skills

Data analysis

Reporting & dashboards

Attention to detail

Education

Tertiary qualification in accounting/commerce/data

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

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Data Analyst

Reference: 6943586

Turn data into insights that keep New Zealand moving! Are you an emerging analyst looking for an opportunity to build practical experience in data, commercial analysis and business intelligence?

We are looking for a motivated Data Analyst to support the next phase of our fleet project and help strengthen reporting across our Fleet, Workshop and Finance teams. The role is split between supporting Fleet & Workshop reporting and projects, and assisting with Group reporting, tender support and business analysis. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career analyst who enjoys working with data, investigating trends and turning information into meaningful business insights.

About the role

Reporting to the Financial Analyst, you will help collect, validate and analyse data from across the Group. You will contribute to fleet and workshop KPI reporting, Power BI dashboards, monthly financial reporting, tender analysis and wider business projects.

Working alongside our Finance, Fleet, Workshop and ICT teams, you will gain practical exposure to commercial analysis, tender preparation and cost analysis, fleet performance and operational decision-making within a large and diverse transport business.

What we're looking for

Your key responsibilities will include

Collecting, cleansing, validating and maintaining data from multiple systems.

Preparing regular and ad hoc reports, reconciliations and supporting analysis.

Helping to develop and enhance Fleet and Workshop KPI reporting.

Assisting with Power BI reports, dashboards and reporting datasets.

Analysing performance trends, exceptions and key measures.

Supporting fleet project reporting, implementation and ongoing performance monitoring.

Investigating discrepancies between source data, systems and reports.

Assisting with tender preparation, pricing scenarios and detailed cost analysis.

Supporting monthly reporting, variance analysis, budgeting and forecasting activities.

Maintaining clear documentation of reporting processes, calculations and assumptions.

We may be a recent graduate ready to begin your career or have one to two years' experience in data, reporting, finance or analysis. More importantly, you will bring curiosity, strong attention to detail and a genuine interest in using data to solve problems. Our ideal candidate will have:

A tertiary qualification in accounting, commerce, data or a related discipline.

Solid Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, PivotTables and large datasets.

Some experience with Power BI or a similar reporting tool.

An analytical approach and the ability to identify trends, unusual results and data issues.

Clear written and verbal communication skills.

A positive, organised and dependable working style.

The ability to manage competing priorities and meet agreed timeframes.

An interest in data, transport operations, finance or commercial analysis.

What is on offer:

Join a company in growth mode with this excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or emerging analyst.

Develop your practical Power BI, reporting and commercial analysis experience.

Opportunities to grow, we are a NZ owned company with an expanding national reach, we have been recognised as leaders in our industry and are leading the way with EV technology throughout NZ.

Full time role, 40 hours (Monday to Friday) based at our Masterton office in the beautiful Wairarapa.

Industry discounts with our companies and partners.

If you are ready to turn data into practical insights and grow your career with a proudly New Zealand family owned transport business, we would love to hear from you.

Applicants must have the legal entitlement to work in NZ. Applications will close on 27 November 2025. Please note that we will be reviewing candidates as they come in.