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Overview

The Data Analyst supports the delivery of data activities within a large-scale enterprise transformation programme, including the transition from SAP ECC to new platforms across HR, finance, procurement, and expenses.

The role focuses on analysing data, identifying and structuring data issues, and supporting their resolution. Working with both business stakeholders and technical teams, the Data Analyst translates data findings into clear insights, helping the programme understand data challenges and make informed decisions.

The role operates with a high degree of independence on defined tasks, while working alongside Senior Data Analysts on more complex issues.

The role operates within a large-scale transformation programme moving from SAP ECC to multiple new platforms. The environment is complex and fast-moving, requiring a pragmatic approach to analysing and improving data without unnecessary over-analysis.

Main duties and responsibilities

Data Analysis, Discovery & Issue Management

●     Analyse legacy data (e.g. SAP ECC) across multiple functional domains to identify data quality issues such as completeness, accuracy, and consistency

●      Investigate data anomalies and support root cause analysis

●      Structure findings into clear problem statements, including issue, cause, and business impact

●      Manage and progress data quality issues through to resolution, maintaining clear documentation and tracking

Data Preparation, Validation & Migration Support

●    Execute data cleansing activities in collaboration with business stakeholders, including resolving duplicate, obsolete, or inaccurate data

●     Support preparation of data for migration into target systems

●     Validate data extracts, transformations, and mappings

●      Participate in migration activities, including test cycles and mock migrations, and resolve data discrepancies

Stakeholder Engagement & Delivery Support

●     Work directly with business stakeholders to gather requirements, clarify issues, and support resolution of data challenges

●    Collaborate with IT teams and external delivery partners (e.g. systems integrators) to investigate and resolve data issues

●    Act as a reliable point of contact for data-related queries within defined areas

Data Mapping, Testing & Reporting Awareness

●    Support definition and validation of data mapping for integrations and system transitions

●     Execute data testing, reconciliation, and validation activities pre- and post-migration

●    Understand how data supports reporting and analytics, identifying potential downstream impacts of data changes

Key Deliverables

●        Analysed and documented data issues (including cause and impact)

●        Contributions to cleansed and migration-ready datasets

●        Data validation, testing, and reconciliation outputs

●        Data mapping support documentation

●        Accurate tracking and progression of data issues

Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post

Person Specification

Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.

Further Information

Next steps in the recruitment process

If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process, you can contact it-services-recruitment@sheffield.ac.uk

Our vision and strategic plan

We are the University of Sheffield. This is our vision: sheffield.ac.uk/vision (opens in new window).

What we offer

• A minimum of 38 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.
• Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.
• Generous pension scheme.
• A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.
• A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women’s and Parent’s networks).
• Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
• A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes; integrated with our Professional Services Shared Skills Framework.
• A range of generous family-friendly policies
  • paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies
  • access to menopause support in the workplace
  • paid time off and support for fertility treatment
  • and more

More details can be found on our benefits page: sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits (opens in a new window).

We are a Disability Confident Leader (opens in a new window). If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.

We are a research university with a global reputation for excellence. Our ideas and expertise change the world for the better, making a real difference to society. We know that when people come together with different views, approaches and insights it can lead to richer, more creative and innovative teaching and research and the highest levels of student experience. Our University Vision (www.sheffield.ac.uk/vision) outlines our commitment to building a diverse community of staff and students that recognises and values the abilities, backgrounds, beliefs and ways of living for everyone.