Data Analyst (FinOps) – 6 month contract – Hybrid / Sheffield 

We are seeking a solid Data Analyst who is an Excel SME and has strong SQL, logical data analysis and adept at PowerPoint for stakeholder presentations.   

There will be a strong focus on taking data from various sources, tidying it up, some small transformations (Excel level) and then moving into very high quality PowerPoints.  

Experience of working in a FinOps or a FS environment would be ideal but not mandatory

The role will involve you working in partnership with a Chief Technology Office team to proactively provide insights regarding rightsizing opportunities across Datacentre and End User technologies, thus allowing internal customers/business functions to reduce their utilisation and spend on technology infrastructure.

To apply you should have following skills and experience:

- Strong analytical background with the ability to proactively create, interrogate, interpret and draw conclusions/ next steps from IT financial data, and present in an easy to consume way.
- Excel data analysis, SQL, Power BI, data mapping
- Experience with charting and other data visualisation techniques, highly quality Powerpoint is a must.
- Ability to problem solve and work with the team to identify new optimisation opportunities.
- Understanding of IT services, financial management processes and best practices such as budgeting, cost allocations, and recharges for infrastructure services.
- Working knowledge of IT infrastructure domains including data centres, network/communications, server utilisation, virtual environments and storage (likely from working within an IT infrastructure function).
- Strong attention to detail with regards to data quality and data management.
- Can proactively prioritise multiple activities and ensure deadlines are met.
- Team player within an international team.
- Good knowledge of English (written and spoken).
- Good communication and presentation skills.

Nice to haves:

- Knowledge of IT Financial Management (ITFM), Technology Business Management (TBM) and/or FinOps principles.
- Awareness of ApptioOne or similar IT cost management solution.
- ITIL or Service Management background.
- Logical data mapping experience and use of SQL queries would be desirable.
- Experience in financial services organisation desirable, but not essential

 Interviews ASAP start beginning of August 2025.

 

Stuart Graham
Click Recruitment
Stuart.Graham@ClickRecruitment.co.uk