Data AnalystPermanent | £50,000 - £60,000 | Macclesfield (office-based with travel)Our client is seeking a Data Analyst to own MI and core data analysis for a major public sector programme. This role goes beyond reporting, using data to directly influence service delivery, system improvement and future-state design.You''ll work with complex system and ITSM data, translating insights into clear, actionable outputs for a wide range of stakeholders.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn and deliver MI and core data analysis for a large-scale programmeGather, analyse and present data to technical and non-technical stakeholdersAnalyse current system performance and support future improvementsExtract and interpret data from ITSM tools (primarily ServiceNow)Produce reporting and insights using Excel, PowerPoint and Power BISupport automation and reporting improvementsBuild and maintain AWS/Azure consumption and cost forecastsWork collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholdersSkills andamp; ExperienceStrong data analysis, manipulation and presentation experienceAdvanced Excel skills, including Power QuerySQL for data extraction and analysisPower BI experience or a clear desire to develop itExperience with ServiceNow or ITSM tools (desirable)Automation or Scripting exposure beneficialExposure to AWS/Azure cost or consumption forecasting advantageousSC cleared or eligible for SC clearanceStrong stakeholder management and communication skillsA great opportunity for a data analyst to pla