Interim Finance Data Analyst

Cedar
West Midlands
1 week ago
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Interim Finance Data Analyst

Daily rate: £400 to £450 per day Location: Midlands, Hybrid (2 days on site) Sector: Local Government


We are supporting a Midlands based local authority seeking an experienced Interim Finance Data Analyst to join their team. This role sits within a commercially focused environment and requires someone who can confidently collaborate with senior stakeholders and operational teams.


Public sector experience is essential, along with strong stakeholder management skills and proven experience handling complex financial data.


Key Requirements

  • Strong background in financial data analysis within a commercial or public sector environment
  • Ability to work confidently with senior stakeholders and influence decisions
  • Advanced Excel skills with the ability to build models and manipulate complex datasets
  • Experience analysing financial performance, income trends, cost structures, and operational drivers
  • Ability to translate complex information into clear insights and actionable recommendations

What you will be doing

  • Analysing trends, performance drivers, income patterns, and cost structures across traded services
  • Developing financial and operational models to assess service viability, pricing options, and efficiency opportunities
  • Using statistical and predictive techniques to support scenario planning
  • Producing clear analysis summaries, reports, and presentations for operational teams and senior leadership
  • Turning complex data into meaningful insights to support strategic decision making

This is an excellent opportunity for an immediately available analyst who thrives in a fast paced, data driven environment and enjoys working closely with stakeholders to drive performance.


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