Governance and Compliance Senior Analyst

Data Freelance Hub; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading freelancing platform is seeking a Governance and Compliance Senior Analyst in Newcastle. This hybrid role requires advanced Excel skills and expertise in financial modelling and contract governance. Responsibilities include managing IT financial data, ensuring compliance, and improving processes through automation. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical abilities and experience with automation tools. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on innovative governance solutions, part-time on site and part-time remote.

Qualifications

• Requires advanced Excel skills and financial modelling experience.
• Must have knowledge of contract governance and compliance frameworks.
• Experience with automation tools for efficiency improvements is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor IT financial data to ensure accuracy.
• Provide oversight of IT supplier contracts and compliance.
• Design reporting frameworks and dashboards for visibility.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in Excel

Financial modelling

Contract governance knowledge

Experience with automation tools

Data analysis tools

Detail-oriented

Tools

Power Apps

Power Automate

Job description

Governance and Compliance Senior Analyst

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This role is for a Governance and Compliance Senior Analyst, hybrid for 3 days weekly in Newcastle. It requires advanced Excel skills, financial modelling, contract governance knowledge, and experience with automation tools. Contract length and pay rate are unspecified.

United Kingdom

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Financial Governance & Analysis

• Manage and monitor IT financial data, including budgets, forecasts, and actuals, ensuring accuracy and compliance with governance standards.
• Analyse cost drivers and resource allocation to provide actionable insights for IT leadership.
• Support workforce and cost planning through detailed financial modelling and scenario analysis.

Contract Governance & Business Support

• Provide end-to-end oversight of IT supplier contracts, ensuring compliance with governance policies and contractual obligations.
• Maintain accurate contract records, track key dates, and coordinate renewals to avoid service disruption.
• Act as a governance partner to IT teams, ensuring processes align with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with procurement and legal teams to ensure consistency and adherence to frameworks.
• Drive improvements in contract governance through automation and digital tools.

Data Management & Reporting

• Design and maintain robust reporting frameworks that consolidate financial, operational, and performance data.
• Build and optimise spreadsheets and dashboards to provide clear, real‑time visibility of IT spend and performance metrics.
• Validate and reconcile data from multiple sources to ensure integrity and reliability.

Automation & App Development

• Develop and maintain custom applications and tools to streamline financial reporting and governance processes.
• Automate repetitive tasks and workflows to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Collaborate with IT teams to identify opportunities for digital solutions that enhance governance and compliance.

Performance & Governance Support

• Prepare and present financial and operational reports for IT leadership and business stakeholders.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and highlight trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Contribute to global governance initiatives by ensuring consistent processes and standards across regions.

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools.
• Experience in financial modelling, budgeting, and cost optimisation.
• Strong understanding of contract governance and compliance frameworks.
• Familiarity with automation tools and app development platforms (e.g., Power Apps, Power Automate).
• Ability to interpret complex data and communicate insights clearly.
• Detail‑oriented with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

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