Company: DIRECTIONS RECRUITMENT SPECIALISTS
Job Type: Permanent, FullTime
Salary: Salary negotiable
we are looking for a Data Analyst
The Role
As part of the Business Analytics Team, which serves as the centre of excellence for analytics and process evolution, the Senior Data Analyst will play a key role in a variety of business intelligence and analytical projects. This role is crucial in extracting value from our data and presenting insights in a meaningful way to the business. It is a highly visible position, frequently requiring presentations to the executive team.
The Responsibilities
- Technical Leadership in SQL:
- Serve as the technical lead for the department in writing complex SQL queries from a transactional database.
- Ensure high technical competency and meticulous attention to detail in SQL scripting.
- Collaborate with data engineers to build the data warehouse and support ongoing analytical projects.
- Transform SQL queries into actionable insights and outputs that drive business decisions.
- Power BI Reporting and Visualisation:
- Act as the technical expert in Power BI, leveraging advanced functionalities such as row-level security, calculation groups, and complex DAX measures.
- Lead the creation of insightful and interactive Power BI reports and dashboards that present complex data clearly and actionably for stakeholders at all levels.
- Develop the Power BI reporting environment, ensuring best practices and optimal performance.
- Advanced Analytics Solutions:
- Utilise statistical and analytical techniques to identify opportunities that can boost conversion and productivity within the organization.
- Drive the development of advanced analytics solutions to derive actionable insights from data using statistical methods and machine learning models.
- Apply knowledge of Python and machine learning modelling, leveraging environments such as ML Studio for machine learning and predictive modelling projects.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate advanced analytics into business processes and applications.
- Bridge the gap between business and technology, using actionable insights to support business decisions and provide guidance on growth opportunities.
- Performance Monitoring and Optimisation:
- Establish metrics to evaluate the performance and impact of analytics solutions, making data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Proactively identify opportunities and insights to generate revenue or reduce costs across a range of business units, including sales, finance, and HR.
The Requirements
- Proven experience (at least 5 years) in data analytics and business intelligence.
- Proficiency in writing and optimizing complex SQL queries.
- Proficiency in designing and developing Power BI reports and dashboards, with advanced technical knowledge in row-level security, calculation groups, and complex DAX measures.
- Previous experience working with a cloud-based data platform such as Microsoft Azure/Synapse.
- Expertise in data analysis and deriving insights from data, with the initiative to deep dive into data and present findings to stakeholders.
- Comfortable presenting complex ideas to executive-level stakeholders.
Benefits
- Flexible working (3 days in the office)
- 25 days holiday
- Comprehensive, ongoing training programme
- Great career opportunities
- Vibrant company culture including paid-for social events
- Diversity and inclusion networks
- One paid workday a year to volunteer for a charity of your choice
- Wellbeing package including enhanced sick pay, free confidential counselling helpline, Mental Health First Aiders, and subsidised gym membership
- Enhanced parental policies, including generous shared parental leave
- Subsidised staff canteen and bar
Please Email me only if you are interested and I will get back to you in the next 24 hours thank you