Resource Analyst in Manchester

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the nation and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future. You will join a collaborative and inclusive team where you are supported to grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and contribute from day one. You will work with a diverse client base, develop meaningful connections, and gain experience that extends beyond your local team. Together, we grow, belong and impact.

Job Purpose

The Resource Management function at Forvis Mazars enables effective client delivery, manages risk, and supports our people's development. This role sits within the firmwide Resource Management team and focuses on ensuring high‐quality data, insightful reporting, and robust system operations across our key platforms — including our resource management tool and the Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP) tool. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining data integrity, administering systems, improving processes, and producing meaningful management information (MI). As a key partner to Resource Managers and operational leaders, you will help drive accurate planning, better decisions, and consistent data governance.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Systems and Data Integrity
  • Maintain and improve data accuracy across our resource management tool and SWP, ensuring completeness and alignment with firmwide standards.
  • Lead complex data uploads, reconciliations, transformations, and system audits.
  • Create new records and update existing data aligned to business changes.
  • Provide first‐line support for resource management tool-related queries, escalating technical issues as required.
  • Identify and implement automation opportunities to streamline data processes and reduce manual effort.
• Reporting & Management Information
  • Support the build and enhancement of reporting suites using data from multiple internal systems.
  • Produce timely, accurate ad hoc reports to support operational decision‐making.
  • Contribute to the development of dashboards and improved MI outputs for the business.
• Operational Support
  • Support the creation, documentation and rollout of improved processes, standards, and guidance materials.
  • Assist in developing training content for system users.
  • Help drive consistency and best practice across the Resource Management community.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Data Management & Accuracy
  • Exceptional attention to detail in data entry, validation, and cleansing.
  • Proficient in Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and data validation functions.
  • Ability to handle and process confidential and sensitive data with discretion and in line with firmwide data governance policies.
• Reporting & Analysis
  • Understanding of reporting cycles (daily, weekly, monthly).
  • Ability to generate, interpret, and present reports to inform decisions.
• Technical Proficiency
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Communication
  • Strong written communication for email correspondence and documentation.
  • Ability to escalate issues effectively and collaborate across teams.
• Planning, Prioritisation & Delivery
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, often with competing deadlines, while maintaining high levels of accuracy.
  • Experience leading small pieces of work, initiatives, or process improvements.
• Problem‐Solving & Innovation
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot issues, investigate root causes, and implement sustainable solutions.
  • A proactive and curious mindset, seeking opportunities to improve processes and enhance systems.

Inclusion and Diversity

We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diverse nature of our clients and communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. Mazars selects candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and experience.