Nina Westwood

Data-driven analyst with 10+ years' experience delivering performance reporting, forecasting insight, and data optimisation across complex operational environments. Experienced in Salesforce CRM, Oracle, Power BI and SQL, with a strong track record of improving data quality, automating reporting processes, and enabling informed decision-making through KPI analysis and dashboard development. Skilled in translating complex datasets into actionable insight, forecasting, performance tracking, and process improvement across multi-stakeholder teams.

Business Data Analyst (Contracts & Performance Systems) - VoiceAbility - NW England & Scotland

(2022-07 - 2026-05)

Highly Data driven role where data insights and reporting, Trend analysis, budgeting and forecasting were central to the role.

• Automating processes to reduce report production and increase Data visibility
• Advanced Excel Kills using Power Query and linking in with ERP system
• Power BI for detailed and tailored Data analysis and forecasting
• Reporting findings to internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Turning Data into Insights
• Worked with local councils and Scottish Government
• Reduced manual reporting effort by 60% through data automation and Power BI integration
• Improved data quality and consistency across Salesforce-driven reporting systems
• Enabled leadership teams to make faster, more accurate decisions through enhanced dashboards and Data insights

Financial Systems Coordinator - INC Research - CRO (now part of Syneos Health)

(2013-01 - 2016-12)

Redundancy

• Managed monthly global labour revenue processing using Oracle Financials
• Reconciled complex financial transactions across multiple countries
• Produced weekly financial reports covering more than 4,200 employees across 2,000 projects
• Investigated and resolved financial discrepancies to ensure reporting accuracy
• Developed advanced Excel reporting models using Pivot Tables and automation
• Supported Directors and Project Managers with financial reporting and analysis
• Maintained high levels of financial data integrity and compliance
• Contributed to continuous improvement of financial reporting processes

Accounts Receivables Specialist - INC Research - CRO (now part of Syneos Health)

(2012-01 - 2013-12)

Redundancy

• Raised high value Pass through invoices for global customers using multiple currencies and converting into billing currency

Full-Time Parent - Self-directed

(2016-07 - 2022-07)

• Maintained professional development through self-directed learning in Excel, analytics, and data tools

Level 3 - AAT - Association of Accounting Technicians

Self-Taught courses - Udemy / YouTube