Our client is a large local government organisation and looking for an experienced Data Analyst to join their teamThis is initially a 3 month contract which may be extended for the right candidateYou willDeliver data-driven insight, procurement analysis, and benchmarking to support efficiency and improvement programmes within the business. The role identifies savings opportunities, improves value for money, and enables evidence-based decision-making across services.AccountabilitiesIdentify and quantify efficiency and savings opportunities alongside team membersSupport procurement activity to achieve best value outcomes e,g softmarket testingDeliver benchmarking to compare cost, performance, and productivity across similar CouncilsProvide accurate reporting and tracking of savings and performance Key ResponsibilitiesAnalyse financial, operational, and demand data to identify cost drivers and inefficiencies Develop clear dashboards and reports (e.g. Excel, Power BI) to support decision-making Conduct spend analysis to identify procurement savings (aggregation, renegotiation, sourcing) Support procurement processes including data analysis, option appraisal, and bid evaluation Lead benchmarking activity (internal/external) to highlight improvement opportunities Translate complex data into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders Support business cases, forecasting, and scenario modelling Skills and ExperienceStrong data analysis and interpretation skills Advanced Excel;