Interim Data Analyst

Interim Data Analyst - 2-Week Contract (On-Site)

Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Duration: 2 weeks
Day Rate: Up to £350 per day (inside IR35)
Work Pattern: Full-time, on-site

About the Role

We're recruiting for an immediately available Interim Data Analyst to support a finance team through an intensive rate review period. This short-term assignment requires someone who can hit the ground running, handle large datasets, and deliver fast, accurate insights.

You'll be working closely with the team to analyse historical transport data, compare pricing structures, and calculate customer rate changes. This is a hands-on, high-impact role ideal for someone with strong Excel capability and a methodical approach.

Key Responsibilities
Extracting and manipulating large datasets from an internal Transport Management System
Applying new rate tables to historical data using advanced Excel lookups
Calculating percentage changes and producing clear comparison outputs
Cleansing, transforming, and validating datasets
Supporting the finance team with accurate and timely analysis
(Optional) Running basic SQL queries for data extraction

What We're Looking For
Advanced Excel skills (XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, pivots, formulas, modelling)
Strong background in data analysis within commercial, operational or finance environments
Ability to work quickly and independently with minimal hand-holding
Comfortable working on-site within a busy team
Immediate availability
Experience with logistics/TMS data is beneficial but not required
Basic SQL an advantage

Why This Role?
Short, focused contract - perfect for candidates between projects
High level of autonomy and immediate impact
Competitive day rate inside IR35
Great fit for analysts who specialise in fast-turnaround assignments

Apply Now
If you're an experienced Data Analyst with advanced Excel capability and can start immediately, please submit your CV today. Early applications are encouraged due to the urgency of this role.