Data Analyst Sector: Local GovernmentRate: £400-£450 per day Inside IR35 Role Type: Interim Location: Midlands (Hybrid Working) We are currently working with a local authority in the Midlands to recruit an interim Data Analyst. This interim assignment offers the chance to make a real impact by contributing to financial and strategic improvements, data analysis, and business monitoring. Key Responsibilities Lead on corporate data analytics, including the development of a new database.Collate and interpret financial and commercial data across multiple areas.Support effective business monitoring, capital project tracking, and commercial planning.Design and implement improvements to reporting systems and processes.Produce and present insightful performance analysis for senior stakeholders.Ensure the accurate and timely collection of complex data.Promote commercial awareness and support colleagues through training and guidance.Lead and contribute to projects aimed at validating results and standardising data.Provide data-driven insights to inform strategic planning and decision-making. Essential Experience: Demonstrable experience in data analysis within local government or a large public sector setting is essential.Advanced Excel and data handling skills, with the ability to manage and interpret complex datasets.Confident communicator with the ability to present findings clearly to a range of audiences.Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced