Business Analyst / Edinburgh – £26.50/hr / 6 Month Contract

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Business Analyst to join their team in Edinburgh on a 6-month contract, with strong potential for extension. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with advanced Excel skills and a keen eye for detail to support software licensing and asset management operations in a fast-paced environment.

You will be supporting our IT asset management efforts. This entry-level contractor role focuses on software license tracking, data quality, and supporting license renewals. You will work closely with the SAM team and procurement to help ensure the company's software assets are accurately documented and compliant.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate records of software licenses, purchases, deployments, and renewals.
• Assist with renewal preparation, including usage analysis and entitlement tracking.
• Input and update data in SAM tools and generate reports for compliance and audit support.
• Liaise with procurement and vendors to confirm licensing details and support renewals.
• Respond to internal queries and support the SAM team in day-to-day operations.

Essential Skills:

• Accurate data entry and strong attention to detail.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Macros).
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks independently.

Nice to Have:

• Experience working within a team setting.
• Familiarity with SAP and common Microsoft packages.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
• Exposure to SAM tools (e.g., Flexera, ServiceNow, Snow) is a plus.

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