Performance Reporting Analyst

We're seeking an experienced Business Reporting / Performance Analyst to support the delivery of strategic performance reporting, planning and insight across a large public sector organisation.

This is a highly visible role combining data analysis, stakeholder engagement and performance management, ensuring leaders have the information needed to make informed decisions and drive organisational outcomes.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established public sector organisation undergoing a period of continued transformation and improvement. They are committed to delivering high-quality services and are investing in their reporting and performance capability to support effective decision-making at all levels of the organisation.

Operating within a complex stakeholder environment, they place significant emphasis on data-driven insight, accountability and continuous improvement.

Description

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and maintaining performance reporting frameworks, dashboards and management information.
• Producing regular performance reports and insight packs for senior leadership teams.
• Analysing operational and strategic performance data, identifying trends, risks and improvement opportunities.
• Supporting business planning activities and organisational performance monitoring.
• Working with stakeholders to define, develop and track KPIs and performance measures.
• Providing meaningful analysis and recommendations to support decision-making.
• Ensuring data accuracy, consistency and reporting standards are maintained.
• Building and maintaining Power BI dashboards and visualisations.
• Supporting governance forums through the provision of high-quality reporting and insight.
• Identifying opportunities to improve reporting processes and performance management practices.

Profile

The successful candidate is likely to possess:

• Previous experience in a Performance Analyst, Business Reporting Analyst, MI Analyst, Insight Analyst or similar role.
• Strong experience producing performance reports for senior stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel and Power BI skills.
• Ability to analyse complex datasets and communicate findings in a clear and actionable manner.
• Experience developing and managing KPIs, scorecards and performance frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills.
• Experience gathering requirements and translating business needs into reporting solutions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience working within a public sector or highly regulated environment would be advantageous.

Job Offer

• 300- 500 per day (Inside IR35).
• Initial 6-month contract with potential for extension.
• Hybrid working with approximately 1 day per week onsite in Birmingham.
• Opportunity to work with senior leadership and influence strategic decision-making.
• Exposure to organisation-wide performance improvement initiatives.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment with a strong focus on data-driven decision making.