Data Analyst

Data Analyst

Outside IR35 / Onsite - London

This is a hands-on Data Analyst opportunity for someone who enjoys working with real-world operational data, getting to the heart of business challenges and using analysis to make a tangible difference. You'll work across the business to improve visibility of performance, utilisation, efficiency and compliance, delivering high-quality reporting and analysis that supports better decision-making.

As a Data Analyst, you'll work with data from multiple sources, ensuring it is accurate, reliable and presented in a way that is meaningful to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You'll have the opportunity to work with Power BI within the Microsoft Fabric environment, alongside T-SQL, Python and advanced Excel, while collaborating closely with senior analysts and teams across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean and organise large datasets from multiple sources, maintaining a high level of data accuracy and integrity.
• Analyse data to identify trends, patterns and opportunities, translating findings into practical and actionable insights.
• Develop engaging reports and dashboards using Power BI within the Microsoft Fabric framework.
• Use T-SQL and/or Python to extract, manipulate and prepare data for analysis and reporting.
• Work closely with senior analysts and stakeholders across different departments to understand business requirements and solve operational challenges.
• Document analytical processes, workflows and procedures to support consistency and knowledge sharing.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, data quality, efficiency and ways of working.
• Apply a meticulous approach to data validation, analysis and reporting.
• Ask the right questions of the data and challenge assumptions to maximise the value of business information.
• Communicate analytical findings clearly through written reports, presentations and stakeholder discussions.
• Use advanced Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs and basic macros, to support data analysis and organisation.

Experience & Technical Skills

• Experience in data visualisation, using Power BI, Tableau or similar tools, and/or experience with T-SQL querying or Python for data manipulation.
• Experience creating reports, dashboards or visualisations that communicate information clearly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs and basic macros.
• Experience working with large or multiple datasets and ensuring data quality and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver accurate work to deadlines.

Data Analyst

Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.

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