Lead Data Analyst

Senior Analytics Lead / Commercial Analytics Lead / Principal Analyst / Lead Data Analyst – Contract, Income & Billing Assurance

Sussex (Hybrid)

£60,000–£72,000 | 12-Month FTC

We’re looking for a senior Informatics leader with mandatory ICB experience to play a key role in strengthening contract performance, income assurance, and data quality across our organisation.

This is a high-impact opportunity sitting at the intersection of data, finance, and commissioning, where you’ll lead on contract billing validation, income reporting, and system-level analytics.

What you’ll do:

• Lead contract, income, and billing informatics at a senior level
• Provide expert insight into NHS payment mechanisms and datasets (SUS, SLAM)
• Oversee invoice validation, financial risk identification, and reconciliation
• Partner with Finance, Operations, and ICB stakeholders
• Deliver high-quality analysis to support major financial decisions

✅ What we’re looking for:

• Essential: Strong ICB experience (contracting, finance, or performance)
• Senior NHS informatics / analytics leadership background
• Expertise in NHS payment systems and income assurance
• Advanced Excel, SQL, and data modelling capability
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders

⭐ Why join?

• Make a real impact on system-wide financial assurance
• Collaborate across provider and ICB environments
• Help shape data-driven decision making at a senior level

Apply now or message to find out more.

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