Data Analyst
At a glance
Mid-level Data Analysis & BI role at Proxima. Cardiff · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate £40,000–£55,750 across the United Kingdom.
Proxima has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Examine spend and tender-bid data to help consultants find procurement savings and ways to improve costs
- Use scenario tools and scorecards to organise supplier replies and compare the savings they offer
- Build visual tools from client data to address business processes, automate work and support client decisions
- Gather stakeholder needs, explain findings and contribute to workshops and routine client discussions
- Prepare data for presentation decks and improve files as part of other analysis work
What you bring
- At least six months in a comparable position
- Working knowledge of Excel, modelling and AI
- Strong analytical judgement, careful attention to detail and the ability to make data clear visually
Who this fits
This role suits someone who wants early responsibility and hands-on client consulting, and can handle changing requirements, competing tasks and feedback. Work is hybrid across client, home and office settings, with travel as needed for delivery and collaboration.
From the employer
The opportunity
We are experiencing growth across all categories, but specifically within Advanced Analytics. This would be an exciting time to join a team of exceptional people driven to influencing and shaping Analytics outcomes for our clients.
This is not a passive learning role. At Proxima, we are practitioner-consultants. You will build experience quickly, take responsibility early, and work alongside clients to deliver real, measurable change.
What you’ll do
Support the analysis of commercial bids as part of a procurement tender process
Analyse spend data
Utilise client data to identify cost-saving and optimisation opportunities
Assist consultants in identifying cost-saving and optimisation opportunities in procurement
Collate supplier responses through scenario-based tools and scorecards for consultants to compare cost-savings available
Create data visualisation tools to support clients, automate and solve business problems and processes
Other pertinent data activities, such as data collation, creation of data visualisation for PowerPoint decks, and optimisation of files
Engage and collaborate with stakeholders
Work with client stakeholders to gather requirements and align objectives.
Communicate findings clearly and professionally with team members and clients.
Support workshops, working sessions, and day-to-day client interactions.
Work in a global, flexible model
Operate in a hybrid environment, balancing client, home, and office-based work
Travel as required to support client delivery and team collaboration.
What you bring
Experience and skills
Must have a minimum of 6 months experience in a similar role
Knowledge of Excel , Modelling and AI
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong attention to detail
Creative flair and ability to visualise data
Work well under pressure and manage ambiguous requirements
Skilled at organisation and managing several tasks at once
Willingness to take constructive feedback and learn
Adaptable to changing business demands
Accountable and take pride in their output
Consulting mindset
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
A proactive, ownership-oriented approach to your work.
Comfort operating in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment.
Flexibility and growth orientation
Willingness to travel as required.
Curiosity, adaptability, and a strong desire to learn and develop.
Motivation to build a long-term consulting career in a growing global firm.