Band 6 - IMS BI Analyst, Procurement, Welwyn Garden City

A Business Intelligence Analyst, or Business Analyst is responsible for collecting and analysing data to identify trends and patterns that inform future business decisions.

Their duties include complex data modelling, designing data analysis methodologies and compiling reports to present to senior management.

Must work closely with various teams to establish performance metrics, create reports and dashboards, and communicate findings to help guide business decisions and strategies.

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Please note - we are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role.

Job description

Identify savings and work closely with the NHSSC Benefits Realisation Team.

Support UAT and system rollout by testing data flows, reporting outputs, and end-to-end processes.

Monitor system performance and proactively identify data issues, bottlenecks, or anomalies.

Senior Super User to the department Super Users of the Genesis IMS.

Deputise in the absence of the Continuous Improvement Manager and cover for other duties as and when required, directed via the Continuous Improvement Manager.

Validate data quality, reconcile discrepancies, and ensure consistent data definitions across the platform.

Translate business needs into clear analytical requirements and support decision-making with evidence-based insights. Weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly reports.

Person specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Postgraduate Commercial Procurement Supply Chain Operations and Transformation related qualification or equivalent qualification and/or experience

Desirable

• Educational qualification or Relevant BI experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
• Extensive knowledge of specialist areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to master's level equivalent.
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Member of a professional body
• Understanding of the healthcare environment and the public sector
• Knowledge of project principles

Desirable

• Educational qualification or relevant Experience.

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment.
• Experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments.
• Experience of managing risks and reporting.

Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence.

Experience of monitoring budgets and business planning processes

About the employer

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.