Data Analyst

Data Analyst - £350 per day - Inside IR35 - Hybrid working with 2 days a week on site near Gloucester - 6 Months initial contract.

My client, one of the UK's leading producers of zero-carbon electricity, is seeking a skilled and detail-driven Data Analyst to support their analytics, reporting, and compliance functions. This role is ideal for a data professional with experience in cybersecurity, audit, or regulatory environments who is ready to apply their expertise to support business-critical operations and data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver data analysis and reporting to support operational, security, and compliance functions
• Engage with business and technical stakeholders to gather data requirements and communicate findings
• Maintain and improve Power BI dashboards that track KPIs, audit performance, and security metrics
• Monitor and manage queries related to data, performance, and compliance tracking
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity through thorough validation and quality control
• Support audit activity through structured reporting and documentation of key evidence
• Handle sensitive and confidential data in accordance with internal policies and regulatory requirements

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in a Data Analyst
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data cleaning)
• Proficient in Power BI for data visualisation and reporting
• Demonstrated ability to work with large, complex datasets in a structured and repeatable manner
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interpret and explain data to technical and non-technical audiences
• Highly organised with a methodical approach to work and strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities

Highly Desirable

• Professional experience supporting cybersecurity, compliance, or audit functions
• Familiarity with information governance or regulatory reporting in a regulated environment

Nice to Have / Preferred Knowledge

• Awareness or hands-on experience with key security and data standards:

• ISO27001 (Information Security Management)
• ISO27017 (Cloud Security)
• GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
• Cyber Essentials Plus
• Exposure to SQL, Python, or other analytical or scripting tools
• Familiarity with risk management or ticketing systems used in compliance or security environments