Data Analyst

The opportunity
We are experiencing growth across all categories, but specifically within Advanced Analytics. This would be an exciting time to join a team of exceptional people driven to influencing and shaping Analytics outcomes for our clients.

This is not a passive learning role. At Proxima, we are practitioner-consultants. You will build experience quickly, take responsibility early, and work alongside clients to deliver real, measurable change.

What you’ll do

• Support the analysis of commercial bids as part of a procurement tender process

• Analyse spend data

• Utilise client data to identify cost-saving and optimisation opportunities

• Assist consultants in identifying cost-saving and optimisation opportunities in procurement

• Collate supplier responses through scenario-based tools and scorecards for consultants to compare cost-savings available

• Create data visualisation tools to support clients, automate and solve business problems and processes

• Other pertinent data activities, such as data collation, creation of data visualisation for PowerPoint decks, and optimisation of files

Engage and collaborate with stakeholders

• Work with client stakeholders to gather requirements and align objectives.

• Communicate findings clearly and professionally with team members and clients.

• Support workshops, working sessions, and day-to-day client interactions.

Work in a global, flexible model

• Operate in a hybrid environment, balancing client, home, and office-based work

• Travel as required to support client delivery and team collaboration.

What you bring

Experience and skills

• Must have a minimum of 6 months experience in a similar role

• Knowledge of Excel , Modelling and AI

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Creative flair and ability to visualise data

• Work well under pressure and manage ambiguous requirements

• Skilled at organisation and managing several tasks at once

• Willingness to take constructive feedback and learn

• Adaptable to changing business demands

• Accountable and take pride in their output

Consulting mindset

• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

• A proactive, ownership-oriented approach to your work.

• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment.

Flexibility and growth orientation

• Willingness to travel as required.

• Curiosity, adaptability, and a strong desire to learn and develop.

• Motivation to build a long-term consulting career in a growing global firm.