Data Analyst - Cost

London
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Data Analyst – Cost – Primarily Remote, Ideally Near London – Permanent

Overview

Fuel Recruitment is working with a leading UK full‑fibre broadband provider that is expanding its delivery programmes nationwide. As the network build continues to scale, the business is strengthening its cost and data capability to support efficient and informed decision‑making. They are now looking for a Data Analyst – Cost to support cost management across complex delivery programmes, working closely with senior cost stakeholders.

This role suits an analytically strong individual who enjoys working with detailed datasets in a fast‑paced delivery environment.

Key Responsibilities

* Support cost management activities across delivery programmes in partnership with the Cost Manager

* Analyse cost data related to network build activities, identifying trends, variances and emerging risks

* Develop and maintain cost tracking tools and dashboards to monitor programme expenditure

* Support forecasting and budgeting through detailed analysis and reporting

* Validate cost data across multiple systems to ensure accuracy and consistency

* Produce regular cost reports and clear, actionable insights for delivery teams and senior stakeholders

Key Skills / Experience

* Proven experience in data analysis within a delivery, construction, infrastructure or programme environment

* Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail

* Experience building dashboards and reports, ideally using Power BI

* Ability to translate complex data into clear, meaningful insights

* Experience working with multiple data sources and validating data integrity

* Confident communicator with the ability to work collaboratively across teams

Benefits

* Fully remote role within the UK

* Opportunity to work on large‑scale, complex delivery programmes

* Join a growing organisation at a key stage of network expansion

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