Principal Analyst (External Reporting)

Job title:

Principal Analyst (External Reporting)

Company

King’s College London

Job description

About usKing’s College London aims to make the world a better place through excellence in teaching, research, and service to society. The Analytics team plays a key role in delivering insights to senior partners, supporting data-driven decision-making. We foster a collaborative and supportive work environment, prioritising well-being, innovation, and professional development.About the roleAs a Principal Analyst, you will lead high-impact activities with autonomy, engaging directly with senior stakeholders to:

• Understand and align business and data requirements
• Provide insights into complex challenges across multiple domains
• Challenge assumptions and drive data-led innovation

Working closely with analysts, developers, and stakeholders, you will improve data quality and facilitate statutory reporting using a range of techniques and tools.Key responsibilities

• Deliver insights by extracting, transforming, and combining data using Power BI, SQL, Power Automate, and other tools
• Lead the creation and maintenance of data assets to improve data quality, supporting HESA Data Futures and other statutory returns
• Work with IT, SED, and Faculties to understand user needs, providing training to enhance data quality
• Collaborate with External Reporting leads to identify new requirements, process enhancements, and emerging data issues
• Communicate critical analysis and insights, challenging conventional thinking
• Develop technical expertise in new and existing tools, providing guidance on best practices
• Stay informed on OfS policy changes and sector developments, engaging with external networks
• Support the Analytics team in fostering a positive data culture, delivering training, and promoting data-informed decision-making

This is a full-time permanent position. Part-time requests will be considered.About youTo be successful, you should have:Essential criteria * Advanced proficiency in one or more analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, SQL, R, Python, Power Automate, Excel, VBA)

• Strong analytical skills, with expertise in deriving insights from data through various techniques
• Ability to present data effectively, creating user-friendly, contextual outputs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of presenting complex analysis to diverse audiences
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders to influence data-driven decisions
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects with attention to detail and accuracy
• A curious, proactive mindset with a commitment to lifelong learning
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

Desirable criteria * Knowledge of statutory or regulatory reporting, particularly HESA Data Futures or student-based statutory returns

• Experience using and analysing data in SITS or another student records system
• Experience developing and delivering training to diverse audiences

Join us and contribute to data excellence at King’s College London.£53,149 to £62,422 per annum inclusive London Weighting

Expected salary

£53149 – 62422 per year

Location

London

Job date

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 08:38:44 GMT

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