A Council in the Midlands is seeking a Data Analyst dynamic, self-starter who works autonomously to deliver agreed work packages at pace and to deadline.The Data Analyst will carry out the analysis and interpretation of data relating to the Council''s Traded Services Review. The postholder will provide high-quality insight to support decision-making, service redesign, and financial sustainability. They will work collaboratively with service managers, finance colleagues, project teams, and senior stakeholders to ensure a robust evidence base underpins the review. Key ResponsibilitiesData Acquisition and Management Collect, cleanse, validate, and prepare operational and financial datasets relating to traded services. Develop structured, well-governed datasets and documentation to support analysis. Ensure compliance with data governance, quality, and ethical data-handling standards. Analytical Modelling and Insight Generation Analyse trends, performance drivers, income patterns, and cost structures across traded services. Develop financial and operational models to assess service viability, pricing options, and efficiency opportunities. Use statistical and predictive techniques where appropriate to inform scenario planning. Reporting and Visualisation Build high-quality dashboards using Power BI, Excel, and Python visualisation libraries. Produce clear analysis summaries, reports, and presentations for operational and senior audiences. Translate complex data into accessibl