Senior Management Information Analyst

Job Introduction

Job Description for Senior Management Information Analyst:

NNL is where your project management helps deliver our purpose. As part of our Project Management Authority, you’ll play a critical role in managing projects that deliver nuclear science to benefit society. Your project management skills and attention to detail will enable industry-leading scientists, engineers and analysts to work together to deliver unique projects using cutting edge technology. It’s a challenging role but it’s an opportunity to grow, adapt and develop new skills in a fast-moving area.

Located at either Warrington or Cumbria, with Hybrid Working and opportunity for an experienced MI Analyst to join NNL.  Sitting within the Project Management Authority, the MI Team provides data collection and reporting across the NNL Business, which is used to inform strategic business decisions.

Engaging with stakeholders at all levels, this role is to lead a team of 3 MI Analysts in the development of data and provision of analytical reporting to support Sales and Operational Planning and routine BAU MI.  A Key element of the role is to ensure that all data collected is robust, and of sufficient quality and detail to provide accurate outputs.

The location for this role is flexible and can be based at Workington, Sellafield or Risley.

Role Responsibility

Main Responsibilities for Senior Management Information Analyst:

• Lead the MI team to ensure timely delivery of all management reporting across NNL.
• Carry out Line Management responsibility for a team of MI Analysts to ensure standards and quality are met.
• Take ownership for the development of SQL and complex formulas and coding to ensure credible reporting across multiple data sources.
• Take ownership for the progression and enhancement of the NNL Sales and Operational Planning process accountable to the MI and Integrated Planning Lead, chair the SOP Meetings and suggest improvements and efficiencies to ensure effective decision making in line with business needs.
• Develop and Lead the collation and dissemination of business performance information from across the organisation and assisting in the production of regular performance reports for Senior Management reviews.
• Coach and lead the MI Analysts to ensure proactive face to face stakeholder engagement to identify anomalies, risks and business issues and suggest and apply mitigations.
• Identify methods to coordinate the pulling together of information from all areas of the business in relation to performance against plan targets and KPIs.
• Ensure data collected by the MI Analysts is credible and lead analysis in order to help inform business decisions.
• Develop and implement data models and provide training and support to MI Analysts to ensure credibility.
• Identify and enhance reporting capabilities.
• Carry out data quality checks to ensure credible robust reporting.
• To communicate ideas for the development and further streamlining of processes and procedures in relation to the remit of the PMA Support Office function.
• Apply previous experience and knowledge to identify best solutions to apply for successful deliverables.
• Working with IT Stakeholders develop and implement system improvements to increase efficiency across complex data sources.
• Establish and develop reporting interfaces with Project Controls.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential Criteria for Senior Management Information Analyst:

• Demonstrable experience in a similar role.
• Line Management experience in a similar role.
• Advanced Excel user.
• Experienced in SQL.
• Advanced in using Alteryx.
• Experienced in front end reporting (Power BI, Tableaux Kilk View).
• Understanding and application of statistical and business trend analysis.
• Strong experience in the use of Microsoft packages, e.g. MS Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• Experience of analysing data in relational databases through SQL or similar query tools and confidence writing complex SQL queries that can interrogate, reconcile and validate data from multiple sources.
• Ability to work with multiple data sources and lead IT improvements on data alignment.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Natural intellectual curiosity, creative in analytical approach with a good instinct for business.
• Capable of working without supervision, to provide insight and help to develop the reporting capabilities of the business.
• Drive, determination, confidence, enthusiasm and a willingness to propose alternatives to established approaches.
• Ability to take on responsibility and use initiative to prioritise and work effectively under pressure.
• Customer centricity – strong customer focus both internal and external.
• Confident ability to interpret findings and present insights to internal audiences.
• Strong team working, ability to work with various internal teams to achieve objectives.
• Commitment to Continuous Improvement.
• Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years’ worth of UK residency).

Desirable Criteria for Senior Management Information Analyst:

• Experience of Sales and Operational Planning and Development and Application of Integrated Business Planning as a whole.
• Ability to chair Sales and Operational Planning Executive meetings and ensure correct decision making.
   

About the Company

Grounded in robust science and decades of experience, National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is the authoritative voice in the UK and beyond for technological development within the nuclear power sector.

Our unparalleled understanding of the science, challenges and opportunities makes us an unrivalled authority and partner in the field, providing experts, technologies, and access to cutting-edge facilities to organisations around the world.

Harnessing potential technologies and translating them into to industry-ready solutions means our pioneering approach spearheads international improvement and technological progress.

We work on projects as small as drilling a hole to analyse underground wastes with our integrated micro drilling technology, or as large as developing state-of-the-art power systems for spacecraft, based on radioactive materials

NNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) where NNL aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging.

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