Contract Data Analyst

Role: Contract Data Analyst Location: Cheltenham, onsite Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience Duration: 12 months initially Role A detail-oriented and impact driven Data Analyst to support project delivery and continuous improvement initiatives working closely with the customer. This role blends strong analytical skills with project support and process optimisation, turning data into insights that improve efficiency, quality, and decision making. Responsibilities * Collect, clean, analyse, and validate data from multiple sources to support internal KPIS, projects and CI initiatives * Develop dashboards, reports, and KPIs to track performance, trends, and outcomes * Translate complex data into clear insights, actions and recommendations for stakeholders * Partner with key stakeholders and Customers, to define data requirements, success metrics, and reporting needs * Monitor project progress using data-driven indicators (timelines, costs, risks, benefits) * Support post-project evaluations and benefits realisation analysis * Work closely with cross-functional teams (Operations, Logistics, Procurement, IT as examples) * Present findings in a clear, actionable way to technical and non-technical audiences * Ensure data integrity and consistency across reports and initiatives * Analyse business processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities * Support CI methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, PDCA, Kaizen) with data and analysis * Track and report on CI initiatives, including savings, productivity gains, and quality improvements Experience * 2+ years of experience in a data analyst, business analyst, or similar role * Strong skills in Excel; experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI) * Experience supporting projects or process improvement initiatives * Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills * Experience with CI frameworks (Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, or similar) * Experience working in a project-based or operational improvement environments * Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or Project Management is a plus If suitable please apply or contact (url removed) for more information