Advisory Data Insights Analyst (12 months FTC)

Alternatively, Grant Thornton

At Grant Thornton we do things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance. A true alternative.

With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets, we're on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential. And with that comes the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like, and what you want from your career.

Job Description:

MORE THAN YOU EXPECTED

Grant Thornton UK LLP is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 58,000 people in over 135 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton.

NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF.

Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals.

Grant Thornton’s Advisory practice supports companies and their stakeholders through periods of growth, change and challenge with thoughtful, pragmatic solutions. We lead with curiosity - asking better questions and bringing fresh thinking to uncover proactive insights. And because we approach every challenge with empathy, our clients feel supported and understood, not just advised.

We’re part of a global network, working closely with colleagues across borders and across our full-service practice. That means we bring deep sector expertise and broad perspective to every challenge. We work with a wide range of clients, from international listed groups to mid-market owner-managed businesses, across sectors like business support services, consumer, financial services, private healthcare, real estate and tech, media & telecoms.

We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we’ll support you to balance your work and life.

A look into the role

If you enjoy working on a variety of projects and providing deep and independent insight you’ll fit right in. As a Advisory Data Insights Analyst you will:  

• Partner with Leadership, Business Development, Marketing, Finance and client-facing teams to understand business focuses and shape reporting priorities 

• Develop, maintain and continuously enhance recurring reporting packs for leadership using data from firmwide and Advisory reporting and dashboards. Produce reporting packs that highlight key metrics, trends and opportunities. These will enable the Advisory leadership team to make informed decisions relating to investment, client strategy and market growth 

• Ensure all reports and insights are accurate, timely and aligned with business strategy and objectives 

• Translate data into clear, compelling narratives for senior stakeholders, including Partners and leadership team. Where required, present findings to leadership teams 

• You will work closely with the Advisory Leadership Team, the Advisory Head of Cross-Sell, as well as the central Data & Insights team. Key to this role is the ability to work closely with these teams and pivotally, with the senior leaders. To be effective in this role you will need to influence both Partners and Directors as well as your peers. 

• Oversee data integrity across CRM and finance systems, ensuring consistent and accurate reporting. Work closely with Dynamics, Finance, IT and Business Development teams to resolve data issues, align definitions and maintain data quality standards 

• As such we will be looking for strong communication and organisational skills and an ability to get the job done. This is an opportunity to help shape the strategy of the team, thus directly contributing to their growth and success 

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual with experience in data analysis and insights. You will play a pivotal role in the delivery of timely, data-driven insights that support the growth and business development strategy of the Advisory practice. You will be responsible for producing reporting packs highlighting key metrics and insights that will support the Advisory leadership team to make important decisions relating to future investment to support growth.  

Examples of the sorts of insights include: 

• Top 20 clients by service line / operating unit / sector / region  

• Sector trends and insights 

• Opportunity conversion rates and insights 

• Intermediary reciprocity insights 

• Trends in why we’re winning / losing opportunities 

• Competitor insights and trends – who’s winning the work with our key clients when we’re not 

• Referral volumes and trends between service lines / operating units 

• Pipeline velocity: How long opportunities spend in each stage, broken down by SL and sector 

• Client relationship health scoring: How “deep” and “broad” are our relationships? 

• Dormant but high potential accounts 

• High-growth sectors with low firm penetration  

Knowing you’re right for us

Joining us as a Advisory Data Insight Analyst, the minimum criteria you’ll need is

• Educated to degree level or equivalent work experience 

• Experience in data analysis within a professional services, consulting, finance or similar environment  

• Existing knowledge and experience of Microsoft Dynamics and PowerBI 

• Strong analytical skills in interpreting financial data 

• Ability to transform complex data sets into meaningful insights and clear stories 

• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and data quality 

• Proven ability to work with senior stakeholders and manage competing priorities 

It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way.

• Experience of using AI and automation tools 
• Have tenacity, resilience and a capability to drive projects through to completion 

• Understanding of sales pipelines, BD metrics and client lifecycle in a professional services context 

• Advanced Excel skills 

• Strong intrapersonal skills 

• Excellent commercial awareness  

• Commercial mindset with a curiosity for uncovering underlying trends and opportunities 

Knowing we’re right for you

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone.  Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.

Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.

Beyond the job 

Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.

The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm’s values – purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind.

We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be.

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