Company
Business Support Business Finance (BSBF)
Contract type
Permanent/ Full- time
Salary
Up to £37,450 per annum
The Growth Company’s (GC) Business Growth Hub (BGH) team has an exciting opportunity for a Data Analyst to work with internal teams and stakeholders to develop and maintain reporting. The role supports Business Intelligence and involves analysing data to produce management information aligned with performance frameworks, targets and operational needs.
BGH supports businesses across Greater Manchester with expert advice on funding, innovation, people, sales and sustainability. We provide tailored support to meet the needs of each business at every stage of its growth journey.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, maintain and manage business-critical data capture and reporting systems in line with performance frameworks and contractual requirements.
- Produce accurate, timely and well-presented management information reports for a range of stakeholders.
- Analyse data to assess quality, identify trends and support informed decision-making.
- Support Business Intelligence activity, including Power BI reporting and dashboard creation.
- Engage with Service Heads and stakeholders to understand data requirements and recommend improvements.
- Design and deliver surveys, analyse responses and present findings to support business insights.
- Champion self-service data and promote data discovery through workshops and engagement activities.
- Monitor systems, data quality and reporting outputs to ensure consistency and compliance.
About You:
- A data-driven individual with a logical, analytical and methodical approach.
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities and working to tight deadlines.
- Confident communicating with stakeholders at all levels across the organisation.
- Proactive in identifying improvements and implementing effective solutions.
- Able to translate complex data into clear and meaningful insights.
- Collaborative in approach, working effectively across teams and functions.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Self-motivated with a commitment to continuous learning and development.
Skills Required:
- Strong data analysis, modelling and interpretation skills.
- Advanced Excel skills including formulas, pivot tables and dashboards.
- Experience of SQL and database query tools.
- Knowledge of management information systems and data processes.
- Ability to handle large and complex datasets and identify trends.
- Experience using Power BI, DAX and Power Query is beneficial.
- Understanding of relational databases and business modelling.
- Experience working with CRM systems and reporting to senior stakeholders.
We are currently unable to provide sponsorship for work permits or visas. Therefore, we can only consider candidates who already have the legal right to work in the UK.
Artificial intelligence can assist you during the application process, but every example and statement you include must be honest, accurate, and based on your own real experiences. If plagiarism is detected, meaning you present someone else’s ideas or experiences, or AI‑generated content, as your own, your application may be withdrawn, and internal applicants could face disciplinary action.
At GC, safeguarding the welfare of all individuals including vulnerable adults and young people is a top priority, and we expect all staff to uphold this standard. All appointments follow Safer Recruitment Procedures, including a DBS check carried out by Due Diligence Limited (DDC Ltd), at no cost to the successful candidate.
Please note: It is a legal offence to apply for a role involving regulated activity if you are on the Barred List.
We are committed to increasing workforce diversity and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria and either have a disability or are from a diverse ethnic community.
If this applies to you, you can request consideration under this scheme during the application process. Your request will be shared only with the Hiring Manager and Internal Recruitment Team.
We also aim to make our recruitment process inclusive and accessible. If you need reasonable adjustments or have any general enquiries at any stage or the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] or call us on 0161 237 4447.
Examples include:
Meeting the hiring manager or touring the venue in advance.
Extra time for tasks.
Interview questions shared beforehand.
Accessibility software or equipment for assessments.
We’re proud to support the Ban the Box campaign, which helps people with convictions access job opportunities. As part of this, we’ve removed questions about convictions from the initial application stage.
GC is committed to fostering a culture of flexibility and agile working. Many roles will increasingly support full agile arrangements. If you require more permanent flexibility, we encourage you to discuss this during your interview so your request can be considered early in the process.
All GC colleagues will work in line with the Health and Safety at work act and the GC Health and Safety Policy.
