Newcastle University

A leading educational institution is seeking an exceptional individual to support the development and implementation of research systems. The role involves providing professional advice, conducting testing, and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills and have experience with reporting tools like Power BI. This fixed-term position is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, offering a dynamic work environment committed to inclusivity and staff wellbeing.

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: 11 Janaury 2026 The Role We are seeking to appoint a data analyst to work in our Transformation Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of university-wide change, supporting the identification of key change initiatives from early intervention through to implementation. You will provide analysis and actionable insights to enable evidence-based decision-making and drive strategic improvements across the university. Your work will enhance student outcomes, operational efficiency, and institutional performance. You will work closely with stakeholders, understanding their needs, building strong partnerships and adopting a collaborative approach to support successful change initiatives. You should have demonstrable experience of stakeholder management and excellent communications skills. You should have a high level of proficiency utilising data visualisation tools such as Excel, Power BI, Python or R, but your role goes beyond producing data. You should also be able to confidently analyse, interpret and communicate complex data to key decision-makers. This is a full time, fixed term position available for the duration of 2 years. To apply please upload your CV and cover letter evidencing how your skills and experience align to the Success Profile as outlined within job description. Interviews will be held w/c 26th January 2026 Key Outcomes & Accountabilities Strategic Insight Delivery Deliver timely, accurate, and actionable insights that inform university-wide transformation initiatives, including curriculum review, student success, and resource planning. Translate complex data into clear narratives that support strategic planning and performance monitoring. Enhanced Decision-Making Capability Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and visualisations that empower stakeholders to make informed decisions aligned with institutional goals. Promote data literacy and enable self-service analytics across academic and professional services teams. Improved Data Quality and Governance Ensure data integrity, consistency, and compliance with institutional data governance policies and UK data protection regulations. Contribute to the development of robust data models, KPIs, and forecasting tools that support long term planning. Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration Build strong relationships with stakeholders to understand data needs and translate them into actionable insights. Support cross functional projects by providing data expertise and facilitating evidence-based discussions. Operational and Regulatory Excellence Extract and manipulate data from internal and external sources to support performance reporting and benchmarking activities, including, for example, HESA, NSS, TEF, and league table submissions. Enhance operational performance through data driven insights into, for example, student lifecycle processes and academic planning. Success Profile Essential Experience & Skills Strong communication skills with the ability to present data clearly to non technical audiences. Demonstrated ability to analyse and interpret complex datasets to inform decision making in a large and complex organisation. Understanding of ethical data use and data protection regulations. Experience managing large datasets from diverse sources. Proficiency in data tools such as Excel, SQL, Power BI, Tableau. Familiarity with UK higher education datasets (e.g., HESA, UCAS, NSS). Experience with statistical tools (e.g., R, Python, SPSS). Knowledge of student lifecycle and academic planning processes. 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 Gold Athena 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.

A prestigious university in Newcastle is looking for a data analyst to join their Transformation Team. This role involves providing actionable insights to guide strategic improvements across the institution and enhance operational efficiency. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication and analytical skills, with proficiency in data visualization tools such as Excel, Power BI, and programming languages like Python or R. This is a full-time, fixed-term position for two years, offering competitive benefits including generous holiday and pension schemes.

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: 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: 11 Janaury 2026 The Role We have two exciting opportunities for highly motivated Finance Business Partners to join our team-one open-ended role within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, and one fixed-term role (until January 2027) within Professional Services. In both positions, you will provide high-quality financial management, advisory support, and strategic guidance to a varied portfolio of stakeholders. Working closely with senior academic and professional service leaders, you'll help shape informed decision making, support effective budget management, and contribute to delivering outstanding outcomes for our students, colleagues, and the wider University community. As a Finance Business Partner, you will: Work closely with senior leaders to turn financial data into clear, actionable insights Lead the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and monthly management accounts Present concise performance updates and recommendations Develop business cases to support strategic investments and long term planning Strengthen financial controls, ensure compliance with University policies, and promote best practice across the finance team We're looking for individuals with significant experience in management accounting and reporting within a complex organisation, and the ability to translate financial information for non finance colleagues. You'll bring a proactive, solutions focused mindset, be comfortable working independently, and adopt a collaborative, team oriented approach. We welcome and value diverse perspectives and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you're ready to advance your finance career while helping shape the future of a world class University, we'd love to hear from you. Please upload a CV and cover letter when applying. Please also state at the beginning of your cover letter your preference of roles, or if you would like to be considered for both. interviews will be held on Thursday 22nd January 2026. Key Accountabilities Provide key financial support to the Head of Faculty/PS Finance, Head of School/ Service and and their senior teams, including regular reporting and presentation of performance. Provide a pivotal role in the preparation of detailed annual budgets, plans and quarterly financial forecasts for the local area and ensure compliance with agreed Faculty/PS standards. Implement an effective budget and forecast review process for the local area to meet the expectations of the Head/Deputy of Faculty/PS Finance and the Faculty PVC/Head of Hub. Contribute to the continued development and improvement of financial reports to support accurate financial analysis and the production of commentaries. Present and discuss management accounts with local area leadership, review and summarise the results and recommend appropriate actions. Provide financial information on behalf of the local area to the Faculty/ Hub. Bring forward and develop business cases and financial appraisals for investment cases for the local area. Advise local area colleagues on financial related issues, ensuring here is the guidance needed to discharge their responsibilities effectively. Ensure effective financial control and adherence to University policies and procedures is maintained within the local area. Provide input, monitor and comment on Key Performance Indicators as agreed with Faculty/Hubs to inform management decisions by the local area. Build financial capability within the local area by preparing and delivering of training, workshops and guidance. Work collaboratively with the wider Financial Performance team and other Finance colleagues to ensure consistency and share best practice. To undertake any other duties as required, this includes the cover of other Finance Business partner roles as necessary. The Person Knowledge, Skills and Experience Strong oral and written communication skills for financial information delivery across varying levels of understanding. Advanced IT proficiency (e.g. Microsoft Office, SAP) and familiarity with data systems like data warehouses. Significant experience in management accounting and reporting. Skilled in analysing complex data using structured techniques and identifying trends. Experienced in working within large, complex organisations to support cross functional collaboration. Competent in planning workloads, managing tasks, and maintaining accurate records and audit trails. Effective communicator who tailors messages appropriately across various formats and audiences. Attributes and Behaviour Analytical mindset with the ability to identify key issues and probe deeper into data. Organised and detail oriented, with a structured and methodical approach to work. Time efficient and prioritises effectively to meet deadlines and objectives. Customer focused attitude, valuing collaboration and service excellence. Clear, concise communicator who adapts tone and delivery to audience needs. Positively engaged, taking ownership of tasks and showing commitment to improvement. Understands organisational goals, sensitive to wider priorities, and aligned with team objectives. Qualifications Part or qualified CCAB Accountant or other relevant qualification, with a minimum of 3 years' experience, or equivalent standard by experience. 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 GoldAthena 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.

A leading UK university is seeking Finance Business Partners for two roles-one permanent and one fixed-term. You will provide high-quality financial management and strategic guidance to a diverse portfolio, working closely with senior leaders. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in management accounting and a proactive approach. If you're ready to advance your finance career while shaping the future of a world-class university, this role is for you.