People Data & Reporting Analyst

We regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you’ll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth, and shaping the future of UK finance services.

We are transforming to become a data-led regulator that identifies and runs towards future problems while embracing the opportunities ahead. As part of this journey, our People function is evolving to ensure that high-quality people data, insight and analysis help the FCA make better decisions about its workforce.

The People Data & Reporting Analyst will play an important role in turning people data into clear, useful insight. Working closely with colleagues across HR Analytics, HR Systems and the wider People function, you will support regular reporting, respond to data and insight requests, help improve the quality of our people data, and contribute to analytical work that supports strategic workforce decisions.

Role responsibilities

• Produce regular people reporting and management information, ensuring outputs are accurate, timely and clearly presented, enabling stakeholders to make informed workforce decisions

• Respond to ad hoc data and insight requests from HR colleagues and wider stakeholders, helping them understand workforce trends, patterns and issues to support effective decision-making

• Use Excel, Workday reporting and other analytical tools to extract, check, analyse and present people data, providing valuable insights that support business decisions

• Assist with data quality checks, identifying anomalies and working with colleagues to investigate and resolve issues, ensuring confidence in the accuracy and reliability of people data

• Support the development of dashboards, reports and insight products that help the People function and senior leaders make evidence-based decisions and shape strategic priorities

• Translate data into clear summaries, commentary and visual outputs that are accessible to non-technical audiences, making complex information easy to understand and act upon

• Work collaboratively with HR Systems and wider HR teams to understand data sources, definitions and reporting requirements, helping to deliver consistent and meaningful people insights

Contribute to continuous improvement activity, including improving reporting processes, documentation and data governance practices, enhancing efficiency, accuracy and the overall quality of reporting outputs *

Minimum:

• Prior experience of working with data, reporting or analysis in a professional environment, gained through employment, internship, placement or equivalent experience Prior experience using Workday (or equivalent) to build reports, organise, analyse or present data *

Essential:

• A keen interest in people data, HR insight and using evidence to support better decisions
• Good problem-solving instincts and the ability to recognise patterns, evaluate data, and explore issues carefully
• Attention to detail and a dedication to producing accurate, reliable results
• Ability to communicate clearly, including explaining data and insight to colleagues who may not have a technical background
• Forward-looking and inquisitive mindset, with the ability to ask questions, examine data, and propose improvements
• Ability to work collaboratively and build effective relationships across HR and the wider organisation Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing tasks and deliver to deadlines *

• Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £39,100 to £48,800 and London from £41,600 to £51,900 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience), * 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Colleagues spend a minimum of 50% of their working time in the office each month (60% for Directors and Executive Directors) across our London, Leeds and Edinburgh offices

• Non-contributory pension (8-12% depending on age) and life assurance at eight times your salary

• Private healthcare with Bupa, income protection, and 24/7 Employee Assistance

• 35 hours of paid volunteering annually

Our colleagues are the key to our success as a regulator. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture: one that’s free from discrimination and bias, celebrates difference, and supports colleagues to deliver at their best. We believe that our differences and similarities enable us to be a better organisation - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better regulation.

If you require any adjustments due to a disability or condition, your recruiter is here to help - reach out for tailored support.

We welcome diverse working styles and aim to find flexible solutions that suit both the role and individual needs, including options like part-time and job sharing where applicable.