A highly analytical and results-driven Data & Performance Analyst with extensive experience delivering accurate MI, financial reporting, and process automation across fast-paced commercial environments.  This individual has a proven ability to extract, cleanse, model, and visualise complex data sets, producing clear insights that support senior decision-making and operational improvement.

With strong technical capability across SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Advanced Excel and data pipeline management, she excels in building efficient reporting frameworks, automating manual processes, and improving data governance. Known for her collaborative approach and excellent communication skills, she is confident partnering with technical and non-technical stakeholders, leading data projects, and training colleagues to improve data literacy across the business.

 

Exposure includes:

  • Built advanced Power BI semantic models and automated data pipelines using Azure Synapse and Azure Data Factory.
  • Delivered large-scale process automation using SQL, VBA, Excel, Tableau, and Python—saving over eight months of manual work annually.
  • Fully configured and implemented SAP Concur, Salesforce data migration, APIs, and end-to-end process documentation.
  • Created dashboards and reporting suites that improved visibility, reduced manual workload, and saved 15 hours weekly for senior teams.
  • Resolved high-value issues including a £2m payment dispute and recovered £100k in revenue by identifying a development error.
  • Reduced audit queries from 100+ to under 5 through improved data accuracy and automated checks.
  • Delivered nationwide Excel training sessions (beginner to advanced), improving data capability across the business.
  • Recognised internally with awards, including Collaboration Champion and software implementation excellence.

 

Software knowledge: 

SQL • Power BI • Tableau • Azure Data Factory • Azure Synapse • Advanced Excel (VBA, M)

Tableau Prep • Python (learning) • SharePoint • Zuora • SAP Concur • Oracle

 

Notice period:  available January 2026

Candidate ref: 87146

Location: Hampshire

 

To discuss this candidate or request a full CV, please contact:

Sarah Arnold – 01252 718777

Sarah.Arnold@howett-thorpe.co.uk