Financial Data Analyst - Procurement and Benchmarking Officer

Location: Bedfordshire Salary: 750 to 850 per day (outside IR35)Organisation: Local AuthorityThe Role - Financial Data Analyst This is not a standard data analyst role.We are looking for a commercially minded analyst to support efficiency and improvement programmes across the Council. You will work at the intersection of data, finance, and procurement, helping services understand their costs, identify savings opportunities, and improve value for money.Your work will directly influence decision-making, business cases, and transformation activity.Key Responsibilities of the Financial Data AnalystAnalyse financial, operational, and demand data to identify cost drivers and inefficienciesDeliver spend analysis to highlight procurement savings opportunities (e.g. aggregation, renegotiation, sourcing)Support procurement activity through data analysis, option appraisal, and bid evaluationLead benchmarking exercises to compare cost, performance, and productivity with similar organisationsDevelop dashboards and reports (Excel, Power BI) to support decision-makingTranslate complex data into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholdersSupport business cases, forecasting, and scenario modellingAbout YouWe are looking for candidates who combine strong analytical capability with commercial awareness.You might currently be working as a:Data Analyst (finance, commercial, or performance focused)Commercial or Procurement AnalystFinancial Analyst or Management Accountant with ..... full job details .....