Graduate Trainee Data Analyst
Graduate Trainee Data Analyst
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£ 26942 - 27644
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Salary: 26942 to 27644 per annum with progression to 29179
Newcastle University is a great place to work with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Closing Date: 03 August 2025
Graduate Trainee Data Analyst
Are you a graduate who enjoys working with data solving problems and making a real impact Are you looking to build a career at the intersection of finance and analytics while developing cutting-edge data skills
Join our Financial Systems and Services team as a Graduate Trainee Data Analyst and help shape the way financial data supports decisions across the University.
What youll be doing
Working alongside experienced analysts and finance professionals youll contribute to the development of dashboards and financial reporting tools that drive insight and decision-making. From visualising data in Power BI to supporting major reporting cycles and helping improve financial systems this is a role where your curiosity accuracy and problem-solving will shine.
Youll:
- Develop and enhance reports and dashboards using Power BI and SAP
- Support financial reporting cycles and ensure high data quality
- Help transform complex data into actionable insights
- Work with colleagues across Finance to understand data needs
- Learn how to use data to support forecasting planning and compliance
Your development
As part of the role youll undertake a fully funded Level 7 Apprenticeship in Data Analytics (Data Analytics Specialist Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship MSc Newcastle University) building expert-level knowledge over two years with time allocated to study and mentoring from experienced colleagues.
At the end of your training there is opportunity for career progression in data finance and analytics.
What were looking for
Were seeking a recent graduate (minimum 2:2 Hons) who has:
- A genuine interest in finance and data
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Great communication and attention to detail
- Some familiarity with data visualisation tools (e.g. Excel Power BI) or a willingness to learn
You dont need to be an expert yet were looking for potential motivation and a proactive attitude.
Why join us
This is a unique opportunity to start your data career in a supportive innovative finance team in one of the UKs leading universities. Youll gain valuable experience professional training and a platform to grow.
Ready to launch your data career with purpose
Apply now and start building the future of financial data at Newcastle University.
To apply please upload a copy of your CV and a covering letter providing details as to what attracts you to the role why you think you are the ideal candidate and how you meet the essential criteria.
Advert will close on Sunday 3rd August. From there some applicants will be invited to take part in a skills test which should be completed by 10th August. Successful applicants will then be invited to take part in an interview taking place over 14th and 15th August. You must be available and ready to start work w/c 15th September.
For informal enquiries please contact John Egdell
Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.
We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.
At Newcastle University we hold a silverAthena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.
In addition we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.
Requisition ID: 28411
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
