Data Analyst

Data Analyst (Contract)📍 Hybrid Working | Typically 2 days per week in Warwick office📅 Contract Opportunity📊 Data Analytics | Reporting | Power BI | Excel📈 An excellent opportunity for a Data Analyst with strong reporting, dashboard development and stakeholder management skills to join a large, complex organisation delivering major infrastructure and portfolio programmes.We're partnering with a leading organisation to recruit a Data Analyst to support the delivery of critical reporting, performance insights and data improvement initiatives across a substantial project portfolio.This role would suit an experienced Data Analyst, Reporting Analyst, MI Analyst, Power BI Analyst or Business Intelligence professional who enjoys transforming complex data into meaningful insights that support strategic decision-making.Why This Role is ExcitingYou'll be responsible for delivering high-quality reporting and analytics that support senior leadership teams in managing large-scale project portfolios. The role combines technical data expertise, stakeholder engagement, reporting development and continuous improvement, offering excellent exposure to business-critical decision-making.You'll also play a key role in improving data quality, shaping future reporting solutions and supporting ongoing digital transformation initiatives.What You'll Be Doing✅ Developing and delivering project and portfolio reporting to support leadership decision-making.✅ Building dashboards, reports and analytical models that provide meaningful business insights.✅ Monitoring data quality and leading initiatives to improve reporting accuracy and integrity.✅ Working with stakeholders across multiple business functions to understand reporting requirements and drive data-led decision-making.✅ Analysing complex datasets and transforming them into clear, actionable insights.✅ Supporting workforce planning, future forecasting and risk analysis activities.✅ Developing reporting tools, models and processes to improve efficiency and decision support.✅ Collaborating with digital and systems teams to help shape future reporting capabilities and data solutions.✅ Ensuring reporting and data management activities align with governance standards and best practice.What We're Looking ForEssential Skills & ExperienceProven experience in a Data Analyst, Reporting Analyst, MI Analyst or Business Intelligence role.Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.Experience cleansing, manipulating and presenting data to a variety of audiences.Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.Experience analysing complex datasets and creating value-added reporting solutions.Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.Technical SkillsPower BISQLData modelling and data structuresPower Query and Power Pivot (highly advantageous)Desirable ExperienceSAPPrimavera P6Microsoft Power AppsMicrosoft Copilot and AI-enabled reporting toolsIdeal CandidateYou'll be:Naturally analytical and curious.Comfortable working with large and complex datasets.A confident communicator who can translate data into meaningful business insights.Proactive in identifying opportunities for process improvement.Skilled at building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.Passionate about data quality, governance and continuous improvementPontoon is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Pontoon is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.