Collins Okakwu

Collins Okakwu

Data Analyst
UK
English

About Me

A Data Analyst with 10+ years of experience using Microsoft Excel and complementary analytical tools to clean, validate, analyse and interpret complex business datasets. Advanced Excel user with strong experience in form…

Experience

UK TPM Procurement Analyst – Cost Specialist

Abbott Laboratories · Albury , England , United Kingdom (UK)
Sep 2023 - Present · 3 years 1 month

<p>Perform in-depth analysis of procurement, supplier, cost and operational data using Advanced Excel, SQL, Power BI and Python to support commercial and operational decision-making.</p><p> Use Advanced Excel functions, formulas and structured checks to analyse data, compare sources and identify trends, anomalies and exceptions.</p><p> Clean, review and validate data from multiple business systems, identifying missing, inconsistent or duplicate information and coordinating corrective action with stakeholders.</p><p> Reconcile financial and operational records to ensure reporting is accurate, complete and consistent before it is used in management decisions.</p><p> Develop recurring Excel and Power BI reporting outputs that communicate supplier costs, compliance, operational KPIs and performance trends clearly.</p><p> Translate stakeholder questions into practical analysis, selecting the most appropriate data, measures and presentation format for the business need.</p><p> Document calculation logic, assumptions, validation steps and reporting methodologies to ensure repeatability, transparency and auditability.</p><p> Identify underlying drivers behind unusual movements using variance, trend and root-cause analysis, then present concise recommendations to senior stakeholders.</p><p> Automate and streamline recurring reporting processes using Excel, Power Query and Power BI, reducing manual effort while improving consistency.</p><p> Work independently across multiple analytical priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of accuracy and attention to detail.</p>

BI / QlikView Analyst

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Sep 2015 - Jun 2016 · 9 months

<p>Prepared and validated data for SQL and QlikView reporting, supporting accurate operational and management information.<br>
Tested dashboard outputs, reconciled figures and investigated inconsistencies before reports were released to users.<br>
Translated stakeholder reporting requirements into KPI views, tables and visualisations.<br>
Maintained clear reporting documentation, definitions and data-quality standards.</p>

Statistical Data Analyst

Health Education England
Aug 2014 - Jul 2015 · 11 months

<p>Analysed large workforce datasets using statistical and Excel-based techniques to identify trends, patterns and planning implications.<br>
Prepared executive reports, tables, charts and forecasts that translated complex information into clear business insight.<br>
Validated datasets, investigated data inconsistencies and implemented corrective measures before reporting.<br>
Documented analytical methods and presented evidence-based recommendations to senior stakeholders.</p>

Supply Chain / Project Management Assistant

AbbVie Biopharmaceuticals
Jun 2013 - Feb 2014 · 8 months

<p>Used Excel to analyse supplier, inventory, cost and operational information and produce KPI reports for planning and project decisions.<br>
Reviewed and validated reporting data, investigated discrepancies and contributed to consistent data standards.<br>
Prepared project reports, documentation and analytical summaries for cross-functional stakeholders.</p>

Senior Data Analyst

OneSource Procurement · London , England , United Kingdom (UK)
Aug 2020 - Sep 2023 · 3 years 1 month

<p>Led end-to-end business data analysis using Advanced Excel, SQL, Power Query and Power BI across commercial, procurement and operational functions.</p><p> Prepared, cleaned and transformed large datasets from multiple sources, applying validation checks and reconciliation techniques before analysis.</p><p> Used Excel-based analytical methods including formulas, variance analysis and structured comparison to answer ad hoc and recurring business questions.</p><p> Created concise reports, tables, charts and dashboard outputs that helped senior stakeholders understand performance and take evidence-based action.</p><p> Identified trends, anomalies, risks and improvement opportunities across complex datasets using root-cause, statistical and performance analysis.</p><p> Developed KPI definitions, reporting standards and documentation covering calculations, assumptions and interpretation of analytical outputs.</p><p> Automated recurring reporting using Excel, SQL, Power Query and Power BI, improving reporting speed, repeatability and data integrity.</p><p> Worked directly with project stakeholders to clarify data requirements and ensure analysis addressed the underlying business question.</p><p> Presented analytical outcomes clearly to technical and non-technical audiences through dashboards, presentations and written commentary.</p><p> Mentored colleagues on Excel, Power BI, reporting standards and data-quality best practice.</p>

Clinical Systems Support Analyst

Sue Ryder · London , England , United Kingdom (UK)
Oct 2017 - Aug 2020 · 2 years 10 months

<p>Reviewed, cleaned and analysed operational and clinical datasets using Excel, SQL, Python and Power BI to support service decision-making.</p><p> Used structured validation checks to identify data inconsistencies, missing information and reporting errors and worked with users to resolve them.</p><p> Produced recurring management reports and dashboards that communicated service trends, performance issues and improvement opportunities.</p><p> Translated operational questions into analytical requirements and documented the methods and logic used to produce reports.</p><p> Analysed structured and unstructured information to identify recurring patterns, anomalies and potential root causes.</p><p> Presented complex findings in clear, accessible language to non-technical users and operational managers.</p><p> Maintained reporting documentation, quality standards and repeatable analytical processes in a data-sensitive environment.</p>

Data Insight Analyst

Field Sales Solutions · Thame , England , United Kingdom (UK)
Aug 2016 - Aug 2017 · 1 year

<p>Analysed customer, sales and commercial datasets using Excel, SQL and Power BI to identify trends, revenue opportunities and performance issues.</p><p> Cleaned and validated source data, identified inconsistencies and prepared reliable datasets for recurring and ad hoc analysis.</p><p> Created charts, dashboards and KPI reports that enabled commercial stakeholders to understand customer engagement and sales performance.</p><p> Used Excel and SQL to investigate business questions, compare performance and explain notable variances.</p><p> Automated recurring reporting and improved the accuracy and consistency of management information.</p><p> Presented analytical conclusions and recommendations clearly to stakeholders with different levels of technical knowledge.</p>

Skills

Microsoft Excel Advanced Excel Functions Formulas Data Analysis Data Validation Reconciliation Reporting Data Visualisation Data Cleaning Duplicate Checks Error Checks Trend Analysis Variance Analysis Exception Analysis Excel Dashboards Charts Tables KPI Reporting Management Information Accuracy Completeness Consistency Integrity Anomaly Detection Corrective Actions Quality Assurance Requirements Gathering Problem Solving Root-Cause Analysis Actionable Insights Decision Support Methodologies Assumptions Results Recommendations Reporting Standards Audit-Friendly Working Cross-Functional Teams Technical Communication Non-Technical Communication Executive Reporting Data Storytelling SQL Python Power BI Power Query DAX Tableau QlikView
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