Data Analyst – IT Infrastructure & Optimisation
Posted 1 week ago by Myn
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Data Analyst role focuses on supporting IT infrastructure optimisation projects for a leading financial institution. The position involves transforming complex data into insightful reports and presentations, contributing to cost reduction and sustainability efforts. The analyst will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify optimisation opportunities and track the impact of initiatives. This hybrid role requires a strong background in data analysis and excellent communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyse IT infrastructure data to identify cost-saving and optimisation opportunities
- Clean, map, and transform large datasets using Excel, SQL, and Power BI
- Build compelling presentations in PowerPoint to communicate technical insights to non-technical audiences
- Track the impact of optimisation initiatives across financial, operational, and sustainability metrics
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support planning and execution of rightsizing strategies
Key Skills:
- Strong background in data analysis with excellent Excel and SQL skills
- Proficient in Power BI and data visualisation best practices
- Confident in creating high-quality, visually impactful PowerPoint presentations
- Logical approach to data mapping and problem solving
- Understanding of IT infrastructure (e.g. servers, storage, virtual environments, data centres)
- Knowledge of financial processes such as budgeting and cost allocation for IT services
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Sheffield
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Title: Data Analyst – IT Infrastructure & Optimisation
Location: Sheffield (Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week)
About the Role: We’re hiring an experienced Data Analyst to join a global technology function supporting one of the world’s leading financial institutions. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-impact infrastructure optimisation projects, where your analysis will directly contribute to cost reduction, sustainability, and smarter technology usage. You’ll be responsible for transforming and interpreting complex data from various infrastructure systems (such as servers, storage, databases, PCs, and more), and turning it into clear, insightful reports and high-quality presentations for senior stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- • Analyse IT infrastructure data to identify cost-saving and optimisation opportunities
- • Clean, map, and transform large datasets using Excel, SQL, and Power BI
- • Build compelling presentations in PowerPoint to communicate technical insights to non-technical audiences
- • Track the impact of optimisation initiatives across financial, operational, and sustainability metrics
- • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support planning and execution of rightsizing strategies
What We're Looking For:
- • Strong background in data analysis with excellent Excel and SQL skills
- • Proficient in Power BI and data visualisation best practices
- • Confident in creating high-quality, visually impactful PowerPoint presentations
- • Logical approach to data mapping and problem solving
- • Understanding of IT infrastructure (e.g. servers, storage, virtual environments, data centres)
- • Knowledge of financial processes such as budgeting and cost allocation for IT services
- • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
- • Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
Desirable (Not Essential):
- • Experience in FinOps, Technology Business Management (TBM), or IT Financial Management (ITFM)
- • Exposure to tools like ApptioOne or similar IT cost management platforms
- • Familiarity with ITIL or service management frameworks
- • Background in financial services