Advisory Data Insights Analyst (12 months FTC) in Milton Keynes

At Grant Thornton we do things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance.

Grant Thornton UK LLP is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 58,000 people in over 135 countries. We’re a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile.

Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals. Grant Thornton’s Advisory practice supports companies and their stakeholders through periods of growth, change and challenge with thoughtful, pragmatic solutions. We lead with curiosity - asking better questions and bringing fresh thinking to uncover proactive insights. And because we approach every challenge with empathy, our clients feel supported and understood, not just advised.

As an Advisory Data Insights Analyst you will:

• Partner with Leadership, Business Development, Marketing, Finance and client‑facing teams to understand business focuses and shape reporting priorities.
• Develop, maintain and continuously enhance recurring reporting packs for leadership using data from firmwide and Advisory reporting and dashboards.
• Produce reporting packs that highlight key metrics, trends and opportunities.
• Ensure all reports and insights are accurate, timely and aligned with business strategy and objectives.
• Translate data into clear, compelling narratives for senior stakeholders, including Partners and leadership team.
• Oversee data integrity across CRM and finance systems, ensuring consistent and accurate reporting.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual with experience in data analysis and insights. You will play a pivotal role in the delivery of timely, data‑driven insights that support the growth and business development strategy of the Advisory practice.

Joining us as an Advisory Data Insight Analyst, the minimum criteria you’ll need is:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in data analysis within a professional services, consulting, finance or similar environment.
• Existing knowledge and experience of Microsoft Dynamics and PowerBI.
• Strong analytical skills in interpreting financial data.
• Ability to transform complex data sets into meaningful insights and clear stories.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and data quality.
• Proven ability to work with senior stakeholders and manage competing priorities.

It would be great if you had some of the following skills:

• Experience of using AI and automation tools.
• Understanding of sales pipelines, BD metrics and client lifecycle in a professional services context.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong intrapersonal skills.
• Excellent commercial awareness.

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential. Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm.

Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.