Data & Automation Analyst

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing organisation seeking a Data & Automation Analyst to join their operations team on an ongoing temporary basis with a view to becoming permanent. This is a site-based opportunity based from their modern offices in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire

This is an excellent opportunity for a data-driven professional who enjoys turning complex information into meaningful business insights while driving automation and process improvements.

Working closely with operational and leadership teams, you will be responsible for collecting, analysing and presenting data from multiple systems to support business performance, efficiency improvements and strategic growth initiatives. You will also have the opportunity to identify and implement automation solutions using Microsoft Power Platform tools and emerging AI technologies., * Producing daily, weekly and monthly management reports and dashboards.

• Analysing operational, financial and performance data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Developing automated reporting and data collection processes.
• Creating and maintaining business intelligence reports and visualisations.
• Supporting audits and asset management activities.
• Improving data quality, reporting standards and operational processes.
• Researching and implementing new automation and AI-driven solutions.

We are particularly interested in candidates with strong analytical capabilities and a passion for continuous improvement.

This role requires a highly proficient Excel user with the ability to manipulate large datasets, create complex formulas, build dashboards, utilise advanced functions and develop reporting solutions that provide clear and actionable insights to stakeholders. Candidates must be confident using Excel as a core analytical tool on a daily basis.

You will ideally have:

• Experience within a data analysis, reporting or business intelligence role.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform tools, including Power Automate, Power Query, Power Apps and SharePoint.
• Knowledge of reporting and data visualisation tools.
• An interest in automation, AI technologies and process improvement.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present data-driven recommendations to stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach and the ability to work independently., If you are an experienced Data Analyst with advanced Excel skills and are looking for a long-term opportunity with genuine career prospects, we would be delighted to hear from you.

• Ongoing temporary assignment with a realistic opportunity to secure a permanent position.
• The chance to shape and improve reporting and automation processes.
• Exposure to modern Microsoft technologies, automation tools and AI initiatives.
• A collaborative environment where your ideas and analytical expertise will be valued.