Data Analyst

Role Overview

We are partnering with a prominent global firm to find a skilled Data Analyst for a 12-month contract based in Manchester, UK. This position requires presence onsite on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The daily remuneration is £425, falling inside IR35 regulations.

Job Responsibilities

• Gather, cleanse, verify, and analyze extensive datasets sourced from multiple channels.
• Create and maintain analytical dashboards and reports utilizing Power BI, Tableau, Excel, and other business intelligence platforms.
• Convert business demands into tailored analytic solutions and practical insights.
• Conduct exploratory data analyses to discover patterns, opportunities, and improvement potentials.
• Provide ad hoc analytic support aiding business and operational decision processes.
• Track key performance indicators and deliver regular updates to principal stakeholders.
• Develop and fine-tune SQL queries, data structures, and reporting mechanisms.
• Collaborate with various teams to identify and solve data quality problems.
• Assist forecasting, trend analysis, and predictive modeling efforts.
• Adhere to data governance, security, and privacy standards.
• Document analytical methods, data definitions, and reporting workflows.
• Communicate findings and suggestions effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Lead improvements through report automation and process optimization strategies.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated professional experience as a Data Analyst.
• Proficient in SQL and Python for querying and analyzing data.
• Expertise in developing dashboards with Power BI and/or Tableau.
• Strong quantitative and analytical capabilities to interpret complex datasets.
• Experience converting business requirements into impactful data solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving aptitude and critical thinking.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience working collaboratively with both business and technology teams.
• Self-driven, motivated, and capable of thriving in a dynamic environment.

Additional Desired Experience

• Familiarity with enterprise-level data platform projects.
• Knowledge of forecasting and predictive analytics methodologies.
• Understanding of data governance and privacy regulations.
• Experience in automating reporting tasks and workflows.
• Previous involvement with large, intricate enterprise environments.