Senior Data Consultant in Sheffield

Are you looking for a new and exciting Data consulting role in 2026 as part of a growing and successful finance ERP consultancy firm based in Sheffield working on client projects across the UK?

Company Overview: Moore Insight helps clients review, support, optimise, or replace their finance and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems. We offer value through the innovative projects we deliver and the technical support we provide to our clients throughout their digital transformation journeys. We are a growing firm at the forefront of digital transformation and business change in the UK with a focus on tech for good and social value.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our specialist consulting team within our Data Services Practice, and we are seeking an experienced data professional with strong financial and ERP systems understanding who is ready to play a senior role in delivering high-quality data-led consulting projects for our clients. We work with a wide range of different finance systems and as a Senior Data Consultant, you will work at the intersection of finance, technology, and data — helping clients modernise their ERP and data environments, improve financial and operational insight, and unlock the value of their data. You’ll bring both technical capability and commercial understanding, working collaboratively with clients to deliver practical, high-impact solutions.

What responsibilities will I have?

• Leading and contributing to data-focused workstreams within ERP and finance transformation programmes.
• Working closely with client finance, data, and technology teams to understand business requirements and translate them into clear data, reporting, and system specifications.
• Providing expert advice on financial processes, data structures, data governance, and reporting best practice.
• Supporting and overseeing data migration activities including mapping, transformation, validation, and reconciliation across legacy and target ERP systems.
• Designing and documenting data models, integrations, interfaces, and data quality frameworks.
• Conducting requirements gathering sessions, facilitating workshops, and preparing presentations for senior client stakeholders.
• Delivering data analysis, data visualisation, financial analysis, and insight generation to support client decision-making.
• Producing business cases, reports, and project documentation to a high professional standard.
• Applying internal methodologies, tools, and templates to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery.
• Ensuring all work packages are delivered on time, within scope, and to agreed quality standards.
• Pro-actively support the development of new business opportunities through bid writing, proposal development, and client presentations.

What technical experience is required for the role?

• Degree-level education (2:1 or above) in a relevant field (e.g. Data Analytics, Accounting & Finance, Computer Science, IT, or similar).
• Exposure to cloud data tools or reporting technologies (e.g. Power BI, SQL, Azure, Snowflake).
• Understanding of data governance, master data management, migration and integration principles.
• Experience of working with public sector or large complex organisations.
• Familiarity with project delivery methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile).
• Proven experience in a data or finance systems consulting role, ideally within ERP transformation or financial technology projects.
• Strong understanding of accounting processes, data structures, and financial reporting.
• Hands-on experience with data migration, data quality, and data analysis in a systems change context.
• Willingness to manage a small team and develop your people management skills in line with company policies.

What personal attributes are important to demonstrate?

• Possess intellectual capability and ability to apply critical thinking and logic to solve problems.
• Understand our clients are our priority - we always want to exceed delivery expectations.
• Be resourceful and able to use initiative, to 'think on your feet'.
• Highly numerate and analytical and a desire to learn new concepts.
• Be commercially astute in understanding and identifying business development opportunities.
• Confident and polished in communication / presentation skills suited to a client facing role in order to lead workshops and requirement gathering sessions.
• A people person - credibility in engaging, interacting and managing key senior stakeholders.
• Possess excellent communication skills with individuals of all levels – verbal and written.
• A positive demeanour, proactive, can do, solution-seeking attitude.
• Delivering results within tight deadlines, possess a strong work ethic and always go the extra mile when required.
• Be able to deal with pressure, changes of priority and ambiguity.
• Smart, professional and well presented at all times.

Why do our team love working here?

• We are ranked as a Great Place to Work for Women and in the Top 100 in the Consulting and Professional Services Category!
• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion to work in a collaborative and supportive environment that respects and values all team members in their contributions.
• A positive work / life balance and paid Volunteer Days so we can give back.
• Buy up to 10 days of annual leave plus a Christmas Office shutdown for all employees.
• A sense of belonging, a shared vision and values that highlights our purpose and mission.
• A passion for people and keeping our team and our clients at the heart of our business.
• Autonomy, opportunity for growth and ongoing Professional Development.
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives – Private Medical Insurance, Employee Assistance Program and a commitment to providing physical and mental health support where needed.

You must be eligible to work in the UK on a permanent basis and be able to travel to the Sheffield office for 3 days each week. Moore Insight is a Disability Confident Employer. If you’re an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable adjustments to complete any part of the application and / or interview process then please contact resourcing.team@moore-insight.com for assistance. Moore Insight is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.