Data Analyst

Data Analyst (14-Month FTC) Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 Location: Sheffield Contract: 14-Month Fixed Term Contract The Opportunity Are you a data professional who thrives at the intersection of technical complexity and strategic business value? We are seeking a Technical Data Analyst to play a pivotal role in a major ERP transformation programme. This is a high-impact, 14-month project where you will act as the vital bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring that data is not just migrated, but is fit for purpose, scalable, and ready to drive long-term value. In this role, you won’t just be moving data; you will be delivering the actionable insights that enable informed decision-making across the entire organization. Your Impact As a core member of the data strategy team, you will: • Drive Data Integrity: Perform deep-dive data profiling and validation to identify gaps or anomalies in legacy and ERP datasets. • Enable Migration Success: Support data cleansing, transformation logic, and the mapping of data between legacy and new systems. • Bridge the Gap: Translate complex technical datasets into intuitive reports and dashboards that highlight trends, risks, and opportunities for non-technical stakeholders. • Ensure Readiness: Work across Finance, HR, and Supply Chain domains to ensure data structures align with business needs and standard protocols like ISO. • Champion Quality: Define data quality rules, monitor accuracy, and collaborate with Data Stewards to resolve root-cause issues. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for a proactive analyst who combines technical "under the hood" expertise with the communication skills to influence business leaders. Essential Skills & Experience: • ERP Expertise: Familiarity with ERP data structures (e.g., SAP, Oracle, IFS, Dynamics), including both master and transactional data. • Technical Toolkit: Advanced proficiency in SQL, Excel (Power Query/Pivot Tables), and data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau. • Data Engineering Mindset: Experience with data integration tools (designing pipelines) and a working knowledge of Regular Expressions. • Analytical Rigor: Proven ability in data profiling, cleansing, and validation techniques. • Collaborative Nature: Comfortable navigating between technical teams and business functions such as Finance, HR, and IT. Desirable Extras: • Coding experience specifically for data manipulation. • Previous experience using metadata management tools. Why Join This Project? This is a unique opportunity to own the data lifecycle of a significant ERP implementation. You will be instrumental in a smooth transition to a new operating model, gaining hands-on experience in a complex, multi-domain environment while working in a supportive, forward-thinking team in Sheffield.