You know Next, but did you know we're a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 44,000 people across the Next group. We're the UK's 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we're the market leader. At the last count we have over 450 stores, plus the Next Online and it's now possible to buy on-line from over 80 countries around the world! So we've gone global!
Project Data Analyst
- Job ID
- Job ID 77573
- Team
- Team Finance
- Location
- Location Leicester
- Salary
- Salary £35,000 - £45,000
- Posting Date
- Posting Date 29/09/2026
- Apply Before
- Apply Before 14/10/2026
Summary
The Role:
We’re looking for a highly organised and analytical Project Data Analyst to join our Finance Operations team. This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring professional who enjoys working at the intersection of project delivery and data analysis.
Working closely with the Project Manager, you’ll help keep projects on track by monitoring milestones, coordinating deliverables and identifying potential blockers. You’ll also take ownership of key reporting activities, using Google Sheets to turn data into clear, actionable insights that support effective decision-making.
The role will require you to be in the office 5 days a week
What You Will Do:- Support the Project Manager with project plans, milestone tracking and progress updates.
- Coordinate multiple project deliverables, ensuring documentation is accurate, up to date and deadlines are met.
- Identify potential blockers and delivery risks, helping the team address issues early.
- Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) by documenting test cases, coordinating feedback and tracking defects through to resolution.
- Maintain and improve internal trackers, dashboards and reporting processes.
- Analyse data using Google Sheets, creating clear and concise reports that turn complex information into actionable insights.
- Provide accurate, data-driven project updates to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Act as a bridge between teams, ensuring information is clearly communicated and everyone remains aligned.
- Look for opportunities to improve processes, reporting and ways of working.
- Experience in a project support, operations, data or similar role.
- Advanced proficiency in Google Sheets, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Query functions and conditional formatting.
- An understanding of project management principles, with familiarity with Agile, Scrum or Kanban.
- Experience with project management, CRM or workflow tools such as Azure DevOps, Asana or Zendesk.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- A curious, analytical and proactive approach to problem-solving, with an ability to investigate the why behind project delays or changes in performance.
- Excellent attention to detail, particularly when working with data and project documentation.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain project updates and data insights clearly to a range of audiences.
- Experience with Looker Studio, Tableau or other data visualisation tools would be advantageous.
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Benefits
- 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
- Company performance based bonus
- Sharesave scheme
- On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
- 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
- Early VIP access to sale stock
- Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
- Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
- Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
- Free on-site parking
- Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
- Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
- Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
- Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
- Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more
Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email [email protected] (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.
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Team Overview
Finance is where we turn ambition into action. This team protects value, funds growth, and gives leaders timely insight. From reporting to managing risk, your work keeps decisions sharp, ensuring the business stays on course and ready to take on the next big challenge.
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